Izar, The Amesbury Archer, Michael E Wills
Izar, The Amesbury Archer, Michael E Wills
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Izar, The Amesbury Archer
A Pioneer Metal Smith

Author: Michael E Wills

Narrator: Michael E Wills

Unabridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2021


Synopsis

A skeleton, discovered in 2002 in the village of Amesbury, had lain undisturbed for almost 4,500 years. The man had died as the Stone Age was ending and the age of metal was dawning.The numerous items buried with him give tantalising clues about his way of life. In addition to archery equipment there was evidence that he had been a metal worker. Archaeological research showed that the man had been born almost a thousand miles from where he died.This is the story of how he could have lived and died.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Helen

This is the story of a young man’s life during a transitional period of history. People were embracing new technologies and ideologies as they moved from the Neolithic period into the Early Bronze period. As a young boy, Izar was a hunter and an archer, but when he falls off the edge of a cliff, his......more

Goodreads review by Annie

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader. Izar, The Amesbury Archer is an accessible fictionalized narrative of the life of an early bronze age metalworker based on extant archaeological evidence, written by Michael E. Wills. Released 21st June 2021, it's 250 pages and is available in paperba......more

Goodreads review by Mary

“Before I leave may I see the work you do here with the copper?” asked the visitors’ spokesman. The leader hesitated for a moment, considering the request and then said, “Izar will show you what he makes, but he will not tell you of the way it is done, for he alone knows this. He has it as a gift fro......more

Goodreads review by Billy

THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 9th June 2020 TITLE: Izar, The Amesbury Archer: A Pioneer Metal Smith AUTHOR: Michael E Wills Star Rating: 4 ‘The fascinating story of a man who lived thousands of years ago. Highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf REVIEW I must begin by saying that, nowadays, I spend a lot of......more