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Lions in our Lives

by Terry Julian

124 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-1322; ISBN 1-4120-0953-7; US$15.50, C$17.95, EUR13.00, £9.00

Since prehistoric times lions have been a symbol of courage, daring, pride, fidelity, strength and majesty. Images of this animal are in much of the world's architecture and literature.

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About the Book Lion images are everywhere. In literature, in religion, in statues, emblems and heraldry. Symbols of them are found in all larger European cities -- particularly London. Many are also in Vancouver, British Columbia. A lion image is visually stimulating and should become part of our life.

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About the Author Terry Julian holds degrees from the University of British Columbia (B.A.) and Northwestern University in Chicago (M.A.). He is a world traveller and has personally seen most of the lion images described in this book. Recently he placed first in his division in the Vancouver Sun Run.

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Table of Contents

Preface / 7

CHAPTER ONE
Lions and Lion Symbolism / 9

CHAPTER TWO
Lions in Literature / 17

CHAPTER THREE
Lions and Religion / 36

CHAPTER FOUR
Heraldry Lions / 47

CHAPTER FIVE
Library Lions / 54

CHAPTER SIX
Two Heroes Who Were Lion Hearted / 97

CHAPTER SEVEN
Lion Emblems and Lion Statues / 103

CHAPTER EIGHT
A Lion in Your Life / 115

References / 118

Index / 122

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Catalogue Information

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