Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786424621 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Lake Worth, Florida. David Goudsward is the author of numerous articles and publications on genealogy and New England megalithic sites. Formerly with the Dauphin County Library System in Pennsylvania, he is a frequent lecturer on genealogical and historical topics.
Mysterious Archeological Anomolies A decent overview of a very neglected issue with North American history. This book touches on the issues associated with some of the major archeologically anomolous stone structures found throughout New England. The author seems to treat each example fairly offering samples of the major theories surrounding each point
An appendix provides information regarding sites open to the public.. From the most notorious to the lesser known, it explores not only the layout and dimensions of such sites - some reminiscent of Stonehenge with their huge stones, astronomical alignments and undiscovered purposes - but also the history and possible explanations for their existence. From Maine to Massachusetts, this work presents an examination of various unexplained historical remains in New England. Sites discussed include Mystery Hill in North Salem, New Hampshire (also known as America's Stonehenge); Dighton Rock in Berkley, Massachusetts; Newport Tower in Newport, Rhode Island; and the Bellows Falls Petroglyphs in Bellows Falls, Vermont. Theories regarding Norse, Phoenician, Irish, Celtic and Native American origins are presented here in an impartial and logical manner. In New England today, there are megalithic stones, stone chambers and structures, carvings and petroglyphs, even an unidentified skeleton in armor that defies easy explana
He lives in Lake Worth, Florida. Formerly with the Dauphin County Library System in Pennsylvania, he is a frequent lecturer on genealogical and historical topics. . About the AuthorDavid Goudsward is the author of numerous articles and publications on genealogy and New England megalithic sites