The Mammoth Book of Nostradamus and Other Prophets: A Complete Guide to Prophets and Prophecies from Babylon to the Present Day and Beyond (Mammoth Books) [Paperback]

Damon Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mammoth Books | Publication Date: May 25, 1999

Noted expert on the unexplained Damon Wilson selects a fascinating array of examples of foreknowledge: Nostradamus, perhaps the most prolific and accurate of them all; Mother Shipton, the sixteenth century woman who predicted cars and e-mail; Dr. John Dee, Queen Elizabeth's court magician; Jeane Dixon, the psychic who predicted the assassination of President Kennedy.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

British parapsychology expert Wilson promises to be as prolific as his father, Colin Wilson, on matters of the unexplained. This book concentrates on the prophesies of Nostradamus through the centuries, right up through the Gulf War, the fall of Russian communism, and the future. Wilson also provides comprehensive information on other, lesser-known prophets such as Mother Shipton and Kenneth Mackenzie (the Brahan seer). His opening chapter is a riveting look at Morgan Robertson's 1898 story, "The Wreck of the Titan," which allegedly prophesied the Titanic disaster. The history of oracles, especially the Delphic Oracle, dating back to around 1100 B.C.E., is discussed in detail. In addition to prophets, Wilson also looks at the uses of the I Ching and astrology as prophesying tools. None of this is new, but the book is packed with interesting information. Clear, well written, and reasonably priced, it belongs in all public libraries.AMarija Sanderling, Rochester P.L., NH
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Carroll & Graf; 1 edition (May 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786706287
• ISBN-13: 978-0786706280
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,122,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mammoth Book of Nostradamos by Wilson-Editor, October 29, 2003

By 

Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Nostradamus and Other Prophets: A Complete Guide to Prophets and Prophecies from Babylon to the Present Day and Beyond (Mammoth Books) (Paperback)

For anyone interested in the paranormal, this book will be
replete with fascinating stories. For instance, Nostradamos
lived centuries ago, yet he predicted the rise of the previous
anti-Christs Napoleon and Hister (Hitler). His predictions
were chillingly accurate in their portal of time and impact
on world history. Edgar Casey made a number of very important
predictions of 20th century events and medicinal protocols
which continue to benefit patients to this day. This work makes
for very interesting reading. The scientific method is hard
to replicate.Nevertheless,the writings speak of things which have come to pass as foretold in the original prognostication.
We dare not dismiss these writings too flippantly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading, May 5, 2000

By 

Kelley Hunt (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Nostradamus and Other Prophets: A Complete Guide to Prophets and Prophecies from Babylon to the Present Day and Beyond (Mammoth Books) (Paperback)

An interesting book full of strange ideas and even stranger stories about people & their paranormal experiences. Some of the people you've heard of (like Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce)and some remain obscure despite the unusual and baffling nature of their stories. The real theme of the book is "time." In the introduction, Colin Wilson states that "every page offers some example...that time is not "continuous", but is like a massive snapshot photo album whose photos exist simultaneously." Whether you believe this stuff or not, it makes for some thought-provoking reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mammouth indeed !, November 5, 2009

By 

Christopher Rendine (Cortlandt Manor, NY USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Nostradamus and Other Prophets (Hardcover)

Very lengthy (like the title claims : "mammouth") book devoted to the prophecies of Nostrdamus and many others. Recommended for fans of this genre of literature. Reads easily and holds interest. Well constructed.