Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration [Paperback]

David Goudsward (Author), Niven Sinclair (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0786424621 | ISBN-13: 978-0786424627

In New England today, there are megalithic stones, stone chambers and structures, carvings and petroglyphs, even an unidentified skeleton in armor that defy easy explanation. From Maine to Massachusetts, this work presents an examination of various unexplained historical remains in New England. From the most notorious to the lesser known, it explores not only the layout and dimensions of such sites—some reminiscent of Stonehenge with their huge stones, astronomical alignments and undiscovered purposes—but also the history and possible explanations for their existence. Theories regarding Norse, Phoenician, Irish, Celtic and Native American origins are presented here in an impartial and logical manner. Sites discussed include Mystery Hill in North Salem, New Hampshire (also known as America's Stonehenge); Dighton Rock in Berkley, Massachusetts; Newport Tower in Newport, Rhode Island; and the Bellows Falls Petroglyphs in Bellows Falls, Vermont. An appendix provides information regarding sites open to the public.

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About the Author

David Goudsward is the author of numerous articles and publications on genealogy and New England megalithic sites. Formerly with the Dauphin County Library System in Pennsylvania, he is a frequent lecturer on genealogical and historical topics. He lives in Lake Worth, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786424621
• ISBN-13: 978-0786424627
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Goudsward is the author of numerous articles on genealogy and New England megalithic sites as well as the books America's Stonehenge: The Mystery Hill Story (2003), Ancient Stone Structures of New England (2006) and the Westford Knight and Henry Sinclair (2010).

Current projects include a history of the Dighton Rock and a study of the evolution a central PA folk figure.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stones Brought to Life, March 26, 2008

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William C. Moulton "Word Smith" (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration (Paperback)

Ancient Stone Sites of New England is an exciting book that attempts to connect mysterious rock collections to prehistoric explorations of Old World travelers....exciting evidence is well-described midst scientific controversy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and well-researched, February 3, 2009

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David Brody "Author of Cabal of the Westford ... (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration (Paperback)

This is the most thorough and well-researched book I have found on the subject of unexplained stone artifacts and sites in New England. The author does a great job explaining and identifying the sites (with pictures), and then also analyzing the possible explanations for their existence. I relied heavily on this book while researching my own novel regarding Templars in New England, Cabal of The Westford Knight: Templars at the Newport Tower, and found it to be an invaluable resource. Highly recommended for those looking to explore New England's hidden history.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mysterious Archeological Anomolies, January 7, 2009

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George M. Morgan (Warwick, Rhode Island USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Stone Sites of New England and the Debate Over Early European Exploration (Paperback)

A decent overview of a very neglected issue with North American history. This book touches on the issues associated with some of the major archeologically anomolous stone structures found throughout New England. The author seems to treat each example fairly offering samples of the major theories surrounding each point.