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The Destruction of Atlantis : Ragnarok, or the Age of Fire and Gravel (Dover Books on Anthropology and Folklore)
The Destruction of Atlantis Ragnarok or the Age of Fire and Gravel - Dover Books on Anthropology and Folklore Author:Ignatius Donnelly Written by an astute 19-century lawyer and three-term U.S. congressman, this compelling and lucid work advanced a strikingly original idea for its time—that a celestial object's devastating collision with the Earth's surface thousands of years ago resulted in massive gravel layers, the destruction of an advanced civilization (Atlantis), an... more »d years of cloud cover and extreme cold. All of these catastrophic occurrences were later recalled in mythologies and biblical tales. Supported by convincing geological, archeological and astronomical arguments, this remarkable study will appeal to occult enthusiasts, fantasy buffs, and some members of the scientific community. 36 black-and-white illuS.« less