by Paul Palul Rideout (Author)
The known history of ceramics is over 30,000 years old. The outcome of man's discovery of the properties of fired clay opened a technological portal that remains open today.Acknowledging there are many excellent books on ceramics, Palul has written series of short stories in a historical novel format, showing unique characters actually experiencing clay in their lives - making discoveries and technical advances, creating objects in their times and places - a book that is not only interesting to read, but technically informative and educational. Book 2 takes place in ancient Mesopotamia (3500 BC). With the development of agriculture came surplus food and the first civilization. Trading among city-states created the necessity of keeping records which evolved into the first written language. Bahir, a fisherman's son, travels to the city-state of Uruk and takes a job with the entrepreneur and trader, Amir Tariq, who is having an affair with a temple priestess. Bahir meets fellow worker, Yusuf, a young craftsman and together they create the first potter's wheel. Romance abounds as Amir and the priestess, Bahir and the priestess' understudy, cruse down the Euphrates River to the city-state of Ur. The book not only provides descriptions of ancient clay activities, but gives the reader an insight into the times and personal lives of ancient Mesopotamians.
Number of Pages: 122
Dimensions: 0.29 x 8 x 5.25 IN
Publication Date: August 27, 2020
