Unearthing Atlantis: An Archaeological Odyssey

by Charles Pellegrino

Book Overview

In a synthesis of historical and literary, archaeological and paleontological detective work, Charles Pellegrino transfixes us with his exploration of the origins of Atlantis. From the Trade Paperback edition.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394575504
• ISBN13: 9780394575506
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 325 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Most informative

This book makes me want to catch a plane to Thera and help with the excavation. Lots of history and PLENTY of concrete evidence to turn the hardened cynic into a believer. It's a complete journey through time back to the dinosaurs and more. Like the author stated, the brain is a 3-pound time machine. This book is only 1 pound.

Well researched, masterfully presented and fascinating!

I'm a history buff with a better than average knowledge of the Eastern Mediterranean, but I was astounded by Pellegrino's extraordinary ability to integrate and analyze data from seemingly disparate sources and disciplines. His argument for Thera as Atlantis is totally convincing and captivating - you won't want to put it down. He skillfully recreates the advanced civilization that flourished there and truly moves the reader - this book will haunt you long after you finish it. I loaned my copy to a friend who was going there on vacation - all I got back was a postcard of the excavations! If anyone hears of a pending reprint please let me know.

Facinating and convincing!

I have always had a general interest in Atlantis and lost civilizations, but I never expected to be so facinated with the topic. Thanks to Pellegrino, I came away with a much richer understanding of historical events in the Mediterranean than I had ever hoped. His theories on Atlantis are totally believable, overlaying some interesting new twists for historians to consider.

Charles Pellegrino is a national treasure!

The brilliant scholar and adventurer Charles Pellegrino has been called "the real Indiana Jones," and for good reason. He pursues archaeological and historical mysteries with the same exciting flair, but his accounts go far deeper than any film. In this, he pursues the age-old mystery of Atlantis, presenting a highly credible argument that this was actually the historical island of Thera that erupted approx. 1500 BC. Pellegrino veers effortlessly between periods millions of years apart, and manages to make this historical hunt every bit as suspenseful and exciting as any Steven Spielberg film. Once you read any one of his astonishing works, you'll be a die-hard fan for life.

As good a reason to want to travel the world

Being somewhat of an Atlantisphile, I approached this book with the same sense of excitement and cynicism that I do with most works on the subject. I had never read any of Pelligrino's books and so I really did not know what to expect. Needless to say, I have never been so overwhelmed by one book in my life.I am a student of Anthropology, with an idea of pursuing Archaeology. I have read numerous works by noted Archaeologists, and never have I seen someone put so much passion for the search of history and knowledge down on paper the way Pelligrino does in this book. He opens up a land heretofore unknown and gives it as much life as if you were there.We are honored at the chance to learn of the late Spirydon Marinatos' work, as well as numerous other subjects that seemingly do not relate to one another, yet Pelligrino somehow can tie into the discovery of a vase or something even less signficant in this small archipelago.I thought when I bought it that I would be reading another work about a land where airplanes flew and other such nonsense...what I did find was the work of an explorer on the ultimate journey - the pursuit of truth.