The encyclopedia of mysterious places
Subtitle: the life and legends of ancient sites around the world
By: Robert Ingpen & Philip Wilkinson.
Contributors: Wilkinson, Philip, 1955-
Publisher: Viking Studio Books
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Civilization, Ancient.; Curiosities and wonders.; Antiquities.; Mythology.
Description: "What drove the Aztecs and their Central American predecessors to perform human sacrifices? Why was Stonehenge built, how were the Neolithic people able to carry the stones hundreds of miles, and what is the significance of their alignments? Questions like these, which cannot be answered with real certainty, add to the air of mystery that surrounds the forty places vividly explored in The Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places. For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mysteries abounding in the lore and legends of the past, this is the perfect companion to bring these mysteries of the past vividly to life"--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-252) and index.