Publisher's Synopsis
Stonehenge and Other British Stone Monuments Astronomically Considered is a book written by Norman Lockyer that examines the astronomical significance of various stone monuments in Britain, including Stonehenge. Lockyer, a noted astronomer and archaeologist, presents a detailed analysis of the alignment of these ancient structures with celestial bodies and argues that they were used as astronomical observatories by the people who built them. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to support Lockyer's theories, as well as detailed descriptions of the various stone monuments and their historical context. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of astronomy, archaeology, and history, and sheds light on the remarkable achievements of ancient peoples in understanding the movements of the stars and planets.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.
