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The Tungus Event or The Great Siberian Meteorite

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Well done. Whether novice or expert, Mr. Engledew provides a breath and depth of knowledge that is comprehensible and enjoyable. It was a wonderful read.

Elaine Dobbs

This was a wonderfully written book full of surprise, suspense, and mystery. I enjoyed the topic from begining to end.

Informative and well written. I like that even with all of the scientific evidence Mr Engledew has offered, you still get to make up your own mind. Comet,meteor, or perhaps, something else? ... You decide.

I really enjoyed this book, I think the writer explained it so well he may have solved a long standing mystery.

I have had a passing interest in this topic for a long time and to discover Mr. Engledew's book was a most welcome event. I found it to be very informative with an exploration of the several possibilities of what might have happened and the plausibility of each. He does this in a straightforward manner explaning the science behind each of the possible cuases and brings forth the 'evidence' that exists. He presents the information in a manner which allows the reader to make up her or his own mind regarding each possibility only offering near the end what he feels may be the most likely cause. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in one of the great scientific puzzles that still exists in today's world.

Mr. Engledew takes a subject you may not have heard of and brings it to life. It is refreshing to read a book about mysterious phenomena that is grounded in history and scientific research. His writing style is concise and interesting...quite a surprise.

Although I had some prior knowledge of the Tunguska phenomenon from a TV documentary, this book provided a completely different perspective. Clearly based on extensive and comprehensive research, it contains detailed information drawn from contemporary reports, a wealth of accessibly presented scientific data, and the author's own perspective on the nature of the event. A thoroughly worthwhile read.

This book is a fascinating examination of a little known historical event. This book does a great job of integrating scientific, astronomical and geological clues with the latest research on the event in order to debunk a variety of hypothesis and suggest its own explanation for exactly what happened in 1908. I would not consider myself into heavy scientific reading at all and I really enjoyed this book. You will too! Can you imagine the devastation that this event might have caused had it not happened to impact the earth in such a remote and obscure location?

Having a background in marine biotechnology and aquaculture, my interests lie mainly in the waters below us. Mr. Engledew's work has given me a new-found interest in astronomical occurrences. "The Tungus Event" details all the known facts regarding the Tunguska meteorite and presents them in a clear and logical matter that captures and sustains attentions and imaginations (even those whose minds are in the abyss!). I truly hope to see more works from this wonderful author!

I'm delighted to report that this piece has now been included by Cornell University as a permanent textbook for future courses on Comet, Meteor and Asteroid studies in their Astronomy and Space Science Dept.