Beyond Stonehenge

by Gerald S Hawkins

Hardcover, 1973

Status

Available

Call number

523

Tags

Earth Mysteries and Archaeo-Astronomy, Astro-Archaeology, Stonehenge, Great Temple of Amon At Karnak, Astronomy, Calendars, Egypt, Incas, Nasca, Maya, Mexico and Central America, Indigenous Peoples, Numbers, Pyramids, Kon-Tiki

Genres

Collection

Gifts

Publication

Harper & Row (1973), Edition: 1st, 319 pages

Description

Drawing from his archaeological findings about Stonehenge, the author illuminates the scientific knowledge of prehistoric man.

User reviews

LibraryThing member SumisBooks
Meh... book contains a LOT of numbers, measurements and stats. Barely any narrative. Hard to read and harder to get into. Author's theories about Stonehenge are a bit far-fetched IMO. A great portion of the book is not even about Stonehenge. I feel like only the beginning & ending pertain to the
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 title of the book. The rest is written on other ancient sites around the world. I did enjoy the photos and diagrams however. Just wish they were in color.
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Subjects

Antiquities
Archaeoastronomy
Indian astronomy

Language

English

Physical description

319 p.

ISBN

0060117869 / 9780060117863

Local notes

FB

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