02326cam a22003253u 4500 46238 UtSlPG 20260610134048.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22024934 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Matthews, W. H., 1882-1948 Mazes and Labyrinths: A General Account of Their History and Development Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-09 Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Mazes and Labyrinths: A General Account of Their History and Development" by W. H. Matthews is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book explores the history, significance, and various forms of mazes and labyrinths across cultures, from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe. It aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the labyrinthine concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries. The opening of the book begins with a preface that discusses the author’s inspiration for exploring the subject of mazes and labyrinths, rooted in a child's innocent inquiry about their origins during seaside sand constructions. Matthews expresses a desire to offer a readable examination of labyrinths, recognizing their allure beyond their historical and archaic significance. He sets the stage for an exploration that will include archaeological insights and literary references, diverging from solely academic interpretations to engage a broader audience. In this introduction, he emphasizes the ambiguity in the definitions of “maze” and “labyrinth,” hinting at the intricate relationships between their physical and metaphorical meanings, which will be further elaborated in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Labyrinths Maze gardens https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46238 87077 87077