The Celtic Druids (Paperback)

by Godfrey Higgins (Author) "IN examining the very early histories of the Western parts of Europe, we every where meet with the monumental remains of a race of persons..." (more)
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British archaeologist and author SIR GODFREY HIGGINS (1772-1833) was rumored to be a Freemason and was even allegedly a Chosen Chief of the Order of Druids. If so, he undoubtedly drew on his arcane knowledge of the secret history of Western civilization to compose this impressive treatise.

Called by the author "an attempt to shew, that the Druids were the priests of Oriental colonies who emigrated from India" and also that they were "the builders of Stonehenge, of Carnac, and of other Cyclopean works, in Asia and in Europe," this delightful example of 19th-century esoterica explores the similarities between Irish and Hebrew letters, wonders whether Virgil was a Druid, examines the "surprising ignorance of the Greeks," details the Druid origin of Christmas celebrations, and much more, including detailed looks at Stonehenge, New Grange, the Fire Towers of Scotland, and other sacred ancient places--complete with the beautiful original engravings.

First published in three parts between 1827 and 1829 and presented here in a replica of the original editions, this hard-to-find volume belongs in the library of anyone fascinated by the deep mysteries of old Europe.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 532 pages
• Publisher: Cosimo Classics (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602066701
• ISBN-13: 978-1602066700
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #981,638 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Review, October 30, 2001

By	Ishpac Sankar (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celtic Druids (Paperback)

I belong to a Celt cult since 1972.
When I read the book I found a very well documented work on our beliefs and practices.
It even helped me understand some things that I didnt comprehend.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative!, August 29, 2005

By	Anonymous - See all my reviews

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A fascinating and unique historical look into the origins and practices of the Celts.

0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the illustrations, February 12, 2000

By	Vicki M. Copeland "Rowan Moonstone" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The text is dreadful, but what can you expect from a book that was written some 200 years ago! There have been a lot of advances in Celtic archaeology since then. But the illustrations which are old steel engravings of the megalithic sites are absolutely worth the price.