Archaeological Oddities: A Field Guide to Forty Claims of Lost Civilizations, Ancient Visitors, and Other Strange Sites in North America
Autor Kenneth L. Federen Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 mar 2019
Those questions and more are answered by archaeologist Ken Feder in Archaeological Oddities: A Field Guide to Forty Claims of Lost Civilizations, Ancient Visitors, and Other Strange Sites in North Americathat the above listed questions and others addressed in his book represent the equivalent of "fake news" about America's ancient past. The forty sites he highlights are, in fact, fascinating and fun places to visit. Feder's guide provides an entertaining summary of those forty sites along with the practical information you'll need to visit them. This full-color book includes over 100 fascinating photographs.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781538105962
ISBN-10: 1538105969
Pagini: 260
Ilustrații: 130 colour photos
Dimensiuni: 158 x 232 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1538105969
Pagini: 260
Ilustrații: 130 colour photos
Dimensiuni: 158 x 232 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.64 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Preface - What I Did on My Summer Vacations (and intersessions, Spring breaks, and too many long weekends to count)
Chapter 1- Turn and Face the Strange
Chapter 2- Here's What We Know
The Sites
Ancient Visitors: Written Messages
1. Crack Cave, Comanche National Grassland, Colorado
2. Davenport Tablets, Davenport, Iowa
3. Dighton Rock, Berkley, Massachusetts
4. Westford Knight, Westford, Massachusetts
5. Michigan Relics, Michigan
6. Kensington Rune Stone, Alexandria, Minnesota
7. Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, Los Lunas, New Mexico
8. Newark Holy Stones, Newark, Ohio
9. Heavener Rune Stone, Heavener, Oklahoma
10. Bat Creek Stone, Loudon County, Tennessee
11. Grave Creek Stone, Moundsville, West Virginia
Ancient Visitors: Stone Monuments
12. Acton Stone Chamber, Acton, Massachusetts
13. Upton Stone Chamber, Upton, Massachusetts
14. Peach Pond Chamber
15. Druid Hill, Lowell, Massachusetts
16. Balanced Rock, North Salem, New York
17. Newport Tower, Newport Rhode Island
Ancient Visitors: Villages
18. Gungywamp, Groton, Connecticut
19. America's Stonehenge/Mystery Hill, North Salem, Massachusetts
20. L'anse aux Meadow, Newfoundland, Canada
Ancient Visitors: Aliens
21. Roswell Flying Saucer Crash Site, Roswell, New Mexico
22. Serpent Mound, Peebles, Ohio
23. Head of Sinbad, San Rafael Swell, Utah
24. Sego Canyon, Thompson Springs, Utah
Lost Civilization
25. Tucson Artifacts, Tucson, Arizona
26. Grand Canyon Secret Cave, Grand Canyon, Arizona
27. Moberly Subterranean City, Moberly, Missouri
28. Burrows Cave, Illinois
Biblical Proof?
29. The Cardiff Giant, Cooperstown, New York
30. Paluxy River Footprints, Glen Rose, Texas
31. Black Dragon Pictograph, San Rafael Swell, Utah
32. Kachina Bridge Pictograph, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
New Age Antiquity
33. Palatki Cliff Dwelling, Sedona Arizona
34. Honanki Cliff Dwelling, Sedona, Arizona
Unexpected Critter Depiction
35. Painted Rock Hairy Man Depictions, Tule Indian Reservation, Porterville, California
Follies
36. Lost Egyptian City, Guadaupe, California
37. Carhenge, Alliance, Nebraska
38. The Dig, Governor's Island, New York, New York
39. Columcille Megalithic Park, Bangor, Pennsylvania
40. Maryhill Stonehenge, Maryhill, Washington State
Chapter 1- Turn and Face the Strange
Chapter 2- Here's What We Know
The Sites
Ancient Visitors: Written Messages
1. Crack Cave, Comanche National Grassland, Colorado
2. Davenport Tablets, Davenport, Iowa
3. Dighton Rock, Berkley, Massachusetts
4. Westford Knight, Westford, Massachusetts
5. Michigan Relics, Michigan
6. Kensington Rune Stone, Alexandria, Minnesota
7. Los Lunas Decalogue Stone, Los Lunas, New Mexico
8. Newark Holy Stones, Newark, Ohio
9. Heavener Rune Stone, Heavener, Oklahoma
10. Bat Creek Stone, Loudon County, Tennessee
11. Grave Creek Stone, Moundsville, West Virginia
Ancient Visitors: Stone Monuments
12. Acton Stone Chamber, Acton, Massachusetts
13. Upton Stone Chamber, Upton, Massachusetts
14. Peach Pond Chamber
15. Druid Hill, Lowell, Massachusetts
16. Balanced Rock, North Salem, New York
17. Newport Tower, Newport Rhode Island
Ancient Visitors: Villages
18. Gungywamp, Groton, Connecticut
19. America's Stonehenge/Mystery Hill, North Salem, Massachusetts
20. L'anse aux Meadow, Newfoundland, Canada
Ancient Visitors: Aliens
21. Roswell Flying Saucer Crash Site, Roswell, New Mexico
22. Serpent Mound, Peebles, Ohio
23. Head of Sinbad, San Rafael Swell, Utah
24. Sego Canyon, Thompson Springs, Utah
Lost Civilization
25. Tucson Artifacts, Tucson, Arizona
26. Grand Canyon Secret Cave, Grand Canyon, Arizona
27. Moberly Subterranean City, Moberly, Missouri
28. Burrows Cave, Illinois
Biblical Proof?
29. The Cardiff Giant, Cooperstown, New York
30. Paluxy River Footprints, Glen Rose, Texas
31. Black Dragon Pictograph, San Rafael Swell, Utah
32. Kachina Bridge Pictograph, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
New Age Antiquity
33. Palatki Cliff Dwelling, Sedona Arizona
34. Honanki Cliff Dwelling, Sedona, Arizona
Unexpected Critter Depiction
35. Painted Rock Hairy Man Depictions, Tule Indian Reservation, Porterville, California
Follies
36. Lost Egyptian City, Guadaupe, California
37. Carhenge, Alliance, Nebraska
38. The Dig, Governor's Island, New York, New York
39. Columcille Megalithic Park, Bangor, Pennsylvania
40. Maryhill Stonehenge, Maryhill, Washington State
Recenzii
Archaeologist and author Kenneth L. Feder has written several books about ancient sites and, in this book, takes on forty places that have interesting but strange stories that stretch credulity. He tells the story of the place, how it was discovered, what artifacts were found and in what condition and circumstances, who was involved and what their motive might have been to create the find, why there is skepticism, and how to find and visit the site now. Since he is a highly educated archaeologist, Feder is able to debunk this stories handily. He is an accomplished writer with a lively writing style and a wonderful sense of humor exemplified by the 'Fake-o-meter' included in many of the chapters. Wonderful photographs support the writing and help to make this an absolutely fascinating book. Don't miss this one.
Feder has written the indispensable travel guide to the most colorful blind-alleys and wacky dead-ends of North American archaeology. He knows the territory like nobody else, and he's passionate about the subject with a delightful sense of humor. And along the way, you'll learn a lot about real archaeology too. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Ken Feder is an indefatigable archaeological traveler, blessed with insatiable curiosity. He takes us on an entertaining, at times funny, and always well informed excursion to forty archaeological sites where you can experience the often zany site of North American archaeology first hand. This nicely written, well illustrated book takes us on a delicious archaeological journey through a sumptuous array of oddities. It's a delight.
Feder's humorous commentary and honest presentation of facts make this a fun and informative read. Probably the best way to plan a unique trip to an unusual place in search of hidden messages, lost civilizations, and ancient aliens.
Feder's latest is a fascinating field guide to America's imaginary past from an expert archaeological traveler who combines deep knowledge, a wicked sense of humor, and a thoughtful perspective on the many ways Americans envision ancient times.
Feder's excellent Archaeological Oddities is an oddity itself: an exhaustive guide to the spookiest archaeological sites in North America that provides real evidence. Readers who want the facts, dig in. Highly recommended.
Feder has written the indispensable travel guide to the most colorful blind-alleys and wacky dead-ends of North American archaeology. He knows the territory like nobody else, and he's passionate about the subject with a delightful sense of humor. And along the way, you'll learn a lot about real archaeology too. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Ken Feder is an indefatigable archaeological traveler, blessed with insatiable curiosity. He takes us on an entertaining, at times funny, and always well informed excursion to forty archaeological sites where you can experience the often zany site of North American archaeology first hand. This nicely written, well illustrated book takes us on a delicious archaeological journey through a sumptuous array of oddities. It's a delight.
Feder's humorous commentary and honest presentation of facts make this a fun and informative read. Probably the best way to plan a unique trip to an unusual place in search of hidden messages, lost civilizations, and ancient aliens.
Feder's latest is a fascinating field guide to America's imaginary past from an expert archaeological traveler who combines deep knowledge, a wicked sense of humor, and a thoughtful perspective on the many ways Americans envision ancient times.
Feder's excellent Archaeological Oddities is an oddity itself: an exhaustive guide to the spookiest archaeological sites in North America that provides real evidence. Readers who want the facts, dig in. Highly recommended.