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Descriptions and illustrations of gorgets (breastplates) held by the National Museum of Australia; history of king plates; list of references to Aboriginal people wearing gorgets and known Aboriginal gorgets.
"Rooted in the latest science, and built on a mix of firsthand experience (including entomophagy, which, yes, is what you think it is) and close engagement with the work of scientists, farmers, vets, and chefs, Personalities on the Plate is an unforgettable journey through the world of animals we eat."--Dust jacket.

An Authentic Historical Racing Calendar of all the Plates, Sweepstakes, Matches,&c. run for at York, from ... 1709, to ... 1785 inclusive ... With an account of the cock-matches fought at York in each race-week ... To which is added an account of the races for the Royal Plates ... at Hambleton, York and Richmond; and of the races ... at Hambleton from ... 1748 to ... 1757, also of the races since the first commencement of the Gold Cups at Richmond and Doncaster; likewise for the Gold Cups at Beverley. In which is also given pedigrees and performances of the most celebrated race-horses, that have appeared on the English turf, etc

William Pick

Published: 1785

Total Pages: 134


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In the past times, the beautiful ornaments adoring books were printed with the help of engraved plates, usually made of copper. Engarving such plates was an separate art with its history and prominent representatives. This book tells about different varieties and types of bookplates, how they are prepared and used in book printing. Also, it casts light on the masters of bookplate engraving, giving analysis of their works.
Presents a collection of papers discussing various hypotheses and models of planetary plumes.