The Gold Of The Gods [Hardcover]

Erich von Daniken (Author), Michael Heron (Translator), Honi Werner (Jacket) (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1973

Erich von Daniken, whose books have enthralled millions of readers around the world, now presents astonishing new confirmation for his revolutionary theories.Erich von Daniken's The Gold of the Gods unveils new evidence of an intergalactic "battle of the gods" whose losers retreated to, and settled, Earth. He explores a vast, mysterious underworld of Ecuador-caves filled with gold and writings in solid gold that go back to the time of the Great Flood, bolstering von Daniken's theory of a prehistoric earthly "era of the gods."

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation)

About the Author

Erich von Daniken's first book, Chariots of the Gods, became a worldwide bestseller following its publication in 1968 and has been translated into thirty-two languages. It has since been followed by over two dozen additional books, including The Eyes of the Sphinx, Odyssey of the Gods, and The Gods Were Astronauts. Born and educated in Switzerland, Erich is an active researcher and explorer. His books have given rise to two full-length documentary films, Chariots of the Gods and Messages of the Gods, and he has delivered over 3,000 lectures in twenty-five countries. He lives in Beatenberg, Switzerland, with his wife. Danny Campbell's regional acting credits include the Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Utah Shakespearean Festival, the Vermont Stage, Stage West, the Mint Theatre in New York City, and six years with the Independent Shakespeare Company in Los Angeles. His favorite roles include Falstaff, Bottom, Launce, and the Porter. He has appeared in CBS's The Guardian, the recent films A Pool, a Fool, and a Duel and Greater Than Gravity, and over twenty-five commercials. Danny is also a member of the adjunct faculty in the theatre arts department at Santa Monica College. He has recently narrated the audiobook Once a Spy by Keith Thomson, and he read the part of David Foster Wallace in Mike Lipsky's Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 210 pages
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons; Third Impression edition (1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399112081
• ISBN-13: 978-0399112089
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Von Daniken Trip into the Mysterious, April 5, 2003

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Ann Brown (Tahlequah, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gold Of The Gods (Hardcover)

In this book, Erich Von Daniken talks a lot about a mysterious cave where ancient carved gold artifacts were found. Pictures of them are found in the book, some of which are very thought-provoking. This book has gold, it has caves, it has ancient mysteries, most of all its by Von Daniken, so you know your mind will be forever challenged.

5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars new sensational revvelations!, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Gold Of The Gods (Hardcover)

this book unveils new evidence of an intergalactic "battle of the gods" whose losers retreated to & settled,earth. it explores a vast mysterious underworld of ecuador - caves filled with gold and writings in solid gold that go back in time to the great flood to bolster von daniken's theory of a prehistoric earthly "era of the gods".

5 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection of mysteries, poor analysis, December 13, 2001

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JimmyCrackCornIDontCare (the pacific northwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gold Of The Gods (Hardcover)

The Gold of the Gods talks about, among other things, underground tunnels in Ecuador, the lost city of Nan Madol, and the Chinese creation story of Pan Ku.

The author claims that space aliens were involved. But there is no real evidence supporting his theory, unless you except myths as fact. Overall this book stinks.