How the Shaman Stole the Moon
In Search of Ancient Prophet-Scientists from Stonehenge to the Grand Canyon
by William H. Calvin
ISBN: 0553370820
ISBN-13: 9780553370829
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
Published date: 1992
Publisher's Notes
An introduction to the science of archaeoastronomy journeys to some of the world's most ancient ruins to detail the discoveries of ancient astronomers.
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How the Shaman Stole the Moon
Calvin, William
Bantam. TRADE PAPERBACK. 0553370820 Trade Paperback - Bantam Books: New York, NY, U.S.A., 1992,. owner sticker inside [CALVIN, WILLIAM H] HOW THE SHAMAN STOLE THE MOON . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by The Book Keeper, LLC (United States)
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How the Shaman Stole the Moon
William Calvin
Bantam, 1992-11-01. Paperback. Very Good. Very Gently used. Excellent condition. Ships by next business day from Walpole MA. ( more information) Offered by bulldogbooks8 (United States)
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How the Shaman Stole the Moon
Calvin, William H
Bantam Books. 1992. Paper. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Encore Books of Harvester (United States)
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How the Shaman Stole the Moon : In Search of Ancient Prophet Scientists from Stonehenge to the Grand Canyon
Calvin, William H
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Bantam Books, 1992. First Bantam printing. 223 pp. Includes notes and index. Illustrated with b/w line drawings and diagrams. Spine is smooth; cover has indentations, some surface rubbing, and bent corners. There is a bend in the back cover. Pages are clean and tight, with no marks or writing, page 10 is dog-earred. Slight age tanning to edges. . Trade Paperback. Good/None as issued. ( more information) Offered by halsbooks.com (United States)
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How the Shaman Stole the Moon: In Search of Ancient Prophet-Scientists from Stonehenge to the Grand Canyon
William H. Calvin
New York and Toronto,: Bantam Books, 1992 Examines Stonehenge and othe neolithic era monuments to discover our ancestors's first stepson the path to scientific knowledge, religion and civilization. Temple of Poseidon, Delphi, Nesa Verde, Grand Canyon and US Southwestern kivas are looked at to see if they were used to forecast eclipses, solar and moon phases, including shadows at sunrise and sunset to first recogniace the patterns of the univers. Copiously illustrated. NF+/no DJ grey softcover with blue-sky partial lunar eclipse with Stonehenge scene on front. Trifling surface wear. Bent lower forn corner. 223 pp.. First Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Malcolm Wells; Kirschner Caroff . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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HOW THE SHAMAN STOLE THE MOON In Search Of Ancient Prophet-Scientists From Stonehenge To The Grand Canyon
Calvin, William H
New York: Bantam Books. F/NONE. 1991. 1st Edition. Softcover; 1st Printing. Trade paperback, glossy wraps, large, fine book that is clean and tight. From book....With an archeologist's sharp observations and a naturalist's love for the land, Dr. Calvin takes us on an extraordinary journey to some of the world's most awesome and mysterious sites.... ; B&W Illustrations; 9 x 6 inches; 223 pages . ( more information) Offered by Authors & Artists (United States)
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