Stonehenge and Other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered

By Norman Lockyer

Book Overview

Stonehenge and Other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered is a book written by Norman Lockyer that explores the astronomical significance of the famous Stonehenge monument and other similar stone structures found in Britain. The author examines the alignment of the stones with the movements of the sun, moon, and stars, and proposes that these ancient structures were used as astronomical observatories by the people who built them. The book also delves into the history and mythology surrounding these monuments, and how they may have been used for religious and ceremonial purposes. Lockyer's theories and research have been influential in the study of ancient astronomy and archaeoastronomy. The book is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of these fascinating structures.1909. Although the author's inquiries are still incomplete, he brought together some of the notes he had collected, as they may induce other inquirers to go on with the work. The reader must form his own judgment as to the direction in which the evidence tends. Lockyer believed the view that our ancient monuments were built to observe and mark the rising and setting places of the heavenly bodies is now fully established with the evidence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116259909X
• ISBN13: 9781162599090
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 2.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"