About “Motel of the mysteries”

The book presents a fictional archaeological dissertation describing the discovery and interpretation of the "Toot and C'mon Motel" by future archaeologists. It humorously depicts their misinterpretations of modern motel features—such as the "Plant That Would Not Die"—as ancient religious symbols, ultimately questioning the assumptions behind archaeological conclusions.

Book details

Published
1979
Latest edition
1979 · ISBN 9780547770727
ISBN
9780547770727

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How many pages is Motel of the mysteries?

Motel of the mysteries by David Macaulay has 96 pages.