Mysterious Britain
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A captivating journey into the ancient and unexplained, Mysterious Britain remains one of the most iconic explorations of the megalithic monuments, folklore, and sacred sites that define the British landscape. Janet and Colin Bord meticulously survey the mysterious earthworks, stone circles, and forgotten legends that have stirred human imagination for millennia. By grounding their exploration in both visual documentation and historical analysis, the authors peel back the layers of modernity to reveal a landscape saturated with myth and persistent, unanswerable questions. This Paladin edition—bearing the mark of an enthusiastic owner dated 1975—stands as a seminal work in the "earth mysteries" movement of the 1970s. The authors’ approach is balanced and deeply evocative, inviting the reader to look beyond academic archeology and perceive the emotional and spiritual resonance of these ancient structures. For collectors of mid-century folklore studies and those with an abiding interest in the ley lines and ancient mysteries of the British Isles, this volume is an essential addition to any library of the esoteric and historical.
Author: Janet and Colin Bord
Format: Paperback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A captivating journey into the ancient and unexplained, Mysterious Britain remains one of the most iconic explorations of the megalithic monuments, folklore, and sacred sites that define the British landscape. Janet and Colin Bord meticulously survey the mysterious earthworks, stone circles, and forgotten legends that have stirred human imagination for millennia. By grounding their exploration in both visual documentation and historical analysis, the authors peel back the layers of modernity to reveal a landscape saturated with myth and persistent, unanswerable questions. This Paladin edition—bearing the mark of an enthusiastic owner dated 1975—stands as a seminal work in the "earth mysteries" movement of the 1970s. The authors’ approach is balanced and deeply evocative, inviting the reader to look beyond academic archeology and perceive the emotional and spiritual resonance of these ancient structures. For collectors of mid-century folklore studies and those with an abiding interest in the ley lines and ancient mysteries of the British Isles, this volume is an essential addition to any library of the esoteric and historical.