100 of the World's Greatest MysteriesHarbor House, 2000 - 305 Seiten The author probes some of pasts most enduring riddles - historical oddities, quaint beliefs, strange disappearances, lost civilizations, sensational discoveries and miraculous events. Chapters are grouped according to subject matter, allowing readers to find their particular interest. |
Inhalt
Doomsday Stars | 11 |
SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD | 17 |
In this sign shalt Thou Conquer | 40 |
The Hairy Ainu | 48 |
The Dreaded Vikings 5555 | 55 |
NEW WORLD REALMS | 61 |
ENCHANTED LANDS LOST WORLDS | 87 |
FING FANG FANTASY | 110 |
HEAVENLY FIRES HELLISH FATES | 155 |
SPECTRAL INCURSIONS | 169 |
ANGELS ALIENS ABDUCTIONS | 189 |
HOAXES OUTLANDISH CLAIMS | 201 |
ENDURING MYSTERIES | 220 |
BIZARRE NOTIONS | 264 |
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INTO THE UNKNOWN | 137 |
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