Lost Histories: Exploring the World's Most Famous Mysteries
by Joel Levy
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Read in August, 2008
Interesting, but he cites Wikipedia as a source....
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Read in November, 2008
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Mary Lou Hartman
An interesting little book which combines both truth and legend to explain tantilizing mysteries such as the lost continent of Atlantis and the fabled City of Gold.
However, after reading this book I feel disappointed. There are no mysteries unveiled, no incredible discoveries reported, no previously lost histories found. The book is filled with information on many intersting historical legends, myths, and stories, but it only contains the information we already know. The author appears to...more
However, after reading this book I feel disappointed. There are no mysteries unveiled, no incredible discoveries reported, no previously lost histories found. The book is filled with information on many intersting historical legends, myths, and stories, but it only contains the information we already know. The author appears to...more
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Read in July, 2008
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History buffs and the perpetually curious
A nice round-up of all sorts of mysterious and intriguing historical people, places, and objects. Each topic gets a few pages briefly outlining the history, the legends, the theories, and the most likely truth surrounding it. Some of them are celebrated -- Atlantis, the Ark of the Covenant, Amelia Earhart -- and others I'd never heard of -- the Oak Island Money Pit!? but in all cases they're pretty fascinating and informative.
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Read in January, 2008
the premise and subject matter of this book is very interesting and the author does give some thorough details but something was missing here. i can't put my finger on it but this wasn't a real page-turner depsite the historical and folklore mysteries. best i can say is good not great.
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Read in June, 2008
I am reading this on the side right now. Because of my interest in world history, I find it very readable and interesting.
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