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The Old Straight Track: The classic book on ley lines
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Old Straight Track: The classic book on ley lines
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Alfred Watkins
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:240 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780349137070
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| Classifications | Dewey:941 |
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| Illustrations |
Integrated: 40, Integrated
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Little, Brown Book Group
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| Imprint |
Abacus
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| Publication Date |
1 January 1988 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This study of the ancient tracks or leys that criss-cross the British Isles, a system which was old when the Romans first came to Britain. Alfred Watkins noticed that ancient monuments built on pagan sites seemed to fall into straight lines. His investigations having convinced him that Britain is covered with a network of tracks and that these are aligned with the paths of the planets, Watkins attempts to fathom the mystery behind them.
Author Biography
Alfred Watkins was born in Hereford in 1855 and was an enthusiastic early photographer, the inventor of much apparatus, including the pinhole camera and the Watkins exposure meter. His revelation took place when he was 65 and caused violent controversy in archeological circles.
Reviews** 'A remarkable book... it will not be long before Alfred Watkins is recognised for what he was, an honest visionary who saw beyond the bounds of his time.' JOHN MITCHELL, author of THE VIEW OVER ATLANTIS
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