- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Three Rivers Press (1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0517887290
- ISBN-13: 978-0517887295
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 4.1 x 23.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#289,253 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11 in Books > Science > Archaeology > Prehistoric
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind-expanding,
By Amanda (Newfoundland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fingerprints of the Gods (Audio Cassette)
Such an interesting read. Every page is something more interesting than the last. It's the kind of writing the encourages you to think about what he is saying, not just read it.
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Very Thought-Provoking,
By Rangard (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fingerprints of the Gods (Paperback)
This book is laid-out very well and quickly draws you in. You must be patient when reading the book. Many points that are made throughout come together later. Evidence (some perhaps coincidental) mounts as you are taken from continent-to- continent, and you are also versed in map-making and astronomy. You can't help but to take notice. I almost gave this book a 4 (instead of a 5) due to its shear size, but you just have to stay with it. Have fun!
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REINTERPRETING PAST & FUTURE,
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This review is from: Fingerprints of the Gods (Paperback)
Hancock takes us on a global tour of the legends and myths of the world, collating their common threads and scientific evidence to compose a credible theory that an advanced civilization once flourished on earth but was extinguished at the end of the last ice age. All that remains of this antediluvian culture are the "fingerprints" Hancock identifies in various phenomena that have puzzled mankind throughout recorded history. He reveals strange echoes of a society of navigators and builders that flourished up to about 12 000 years ago, gradually building up a compelling argument for the existence of a prehistorical civilization. By examining phenomena around the world, from the Nazca drawings in Peru to the pyramids of Egypt, he interprets these "fingerprints" as ancient signs, or misunderstood teachings left by our unknown ancestors in order to communicate with modern generations. This, and Hancock's other books like his latest, "Underworld," threatens to overturn conventional explanations of our past and stretch the horizons of our future. Meticulously referenced, and often scientific and technical, "Fingerprints" is consistently captivating because Hancock embroiders the narrative with colorful analogies and travelogue, making it easier to understand his point and leaving the reader impressed by the mysterious patterns he unravels. Lavishly enhanced by photographs and illustrations, the book contains extensive references, a vast bibliography and an index.
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