{"title":"David Weston Marshall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Weston Marshall\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vast tapestry of history with a keen eye for detail and a profound respect for the past. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAncient Skies\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMountain Man\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to journey through pivotal moments and rugged landscapes, blending rich narrative with insightful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e genre, Marshall’s storytelling captures the spirit of adventure and the complexities of human experience across time. His books offer a compelling mix of historical depth and vivid characterisation, appealing to readers who appreciate both scholarly rigour and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-skies-by-david-weston-marshall-9781682682111","title":"Ancient Skies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. From anywhere on Earth, a person may view the celestial panorama simply by stepping outside at night and gazing upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction narrative presents the tales of the forty-eight classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years from Homer (c. 800 BC) to Claudius Ptolemy (c. 150 AD). These age-old tales have captured the human imagination from ancient times to the present, and through them we can examine the early practical astronomy, philosophical speculation on the cosmos, and fundamental moral beliefs of much of Western civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations and star charts carefully reconstructed from ancient sources lend a visual element and immerse the reader in the world of ancient cosmology and constellation mapping. Through Marshall's research and storytelling, \u003cem\u003eAncient Skies\u003c\/em\u003e brings the belief systems of the classical world to shining life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000537727212,"sku":"9781682682111","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2524383482787.jpg?v=1763282316"},{"product_id":"mountain-man-by-david-weston-marshall-9781682684429","title":"Mountain Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1804, John Colter set out with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the first US expedition to traverse the North American continent. During the 28-month ordeal, Colter served as a hunter and scout, and honed his survival skills on the western frontier. But when the journey was over, Colter stayed behind. He spent two more years trekking alone through dangerous and unfamiliar territory, charting some of the West’s most treasured landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistorian David W. Marshall crafts this captivating history from Colter’s primary sources, and has retraced Colter’s steps experiencing firsthand how he survived in the wilderness (how he pitched a shelter, built a fire, followed a trail, and forded a stream) adding a powerful layer of authority and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243212583148,"sku":"9781682684429","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781682684429-mountain-man-1.jpg?v=1787981999"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-weston-marshall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}