Life and Death of a Druid Prince

Anne Ross. Touchstone Books, $14.95 (176pp) ISBN 978-0-671-74122-8

In 1984, the 2000-year-old upper torso of a Druid victim of ritual sacrifice was found preserved in England's Lindow Moss peat bog. This book blends fact and speculation as it traces ``Lindow Man's'' beliefs and final days. Illustrated. (July) no PW review

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