Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic

Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic

by British British Library
Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic

Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic

by British British Library

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Overview

The official companion book to the British Library exhibition and the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans!

As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this eBook uncovering thousands of years of magical history.Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay.

Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky.

Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781781109502
Publisher: Pottermore Publishing
Publication date: 10/20/2017
Sold by: Pottermore Limited
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 465,992
File size: 88 MB
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Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s greatest research libraries. The Library’s collection has developed over 250 years and exceeds 150 million separate items representing every age of written civilization and includes books, journals, manuscripts, maps, stamps, music, patents, photographs, newspapers, and sound recordings in all written and spoken languages. Among the greatest treasures in the Library’s collection are two copies of the Magna Carta from 1215; the Lindisfarne Gospels; Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook; the first edition of the Times (London) from 18 March 1788; manuscripts of the Beatles’ lyrics; and the recording of Nelson Mandela’s speech given at his trial.
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