Voices of the Ancients

by S.B. Shaffer

This intriguing look at the gaps in our past showcases the true history of ancient America—the stuff that never made it into your high school textbook. Written with an open mind and a determination to uncover the truth, this book contains everything we know about the ancient societies that once called America home. Perfect for the historian in anyone.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

Published May 8, 2012

Reviews

[April]

This starts out really interesting but becomes a mishmash of information that is never cohesively put together or summed up. Where did early Americans come from? Well, the author doesn't believe the land bridge idea. He proposes aliens and ships from across the oceans but never actually discusses these options. He brings up the Burrows cave and Father Crespi and it is interesting but the author doesn't actually go anywhere with these stories. The book ends with a list of numbers and their meaning. You can tell the lack of conclusion chapter bothers me.

[Jennie]

This is an intriguing book about the historical artifacts found in North and South America and the efforts by some to ignore or classify as frauds any pieces that don't fit some authorities' preconceived theories about early habitation of the Americas. I gave this book a top rating because of the fascinating information it contains. Parts of the book are well-written while other parts sort of ramble. The generous number of photos of artifacts adds to the quality of the book.

[Matt]

Well written and engaging.

[Brian]

Pretty interesting stuff