Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Normal view MARC view ISBD view

Secrets of the great pyramid

by Tompkins, Peter
Published by : Harper & Row, Publishers (New York) Physical details: 416 pages ISBN:060143274. Year: 1971
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title.
Item type Current location Call number Status Notes Date due Barcode
900 - 999 913.32 Tom (Browse shelf) Available Gift 45035

includes Index

Acknowledgements; Introduction; Ancient Background; Medieval Exploration; Renaissance and revival of Interest; The age of enlightment; Exploring with Chisel and Gunpowder; First scientific theories; First confirmation of scientific theories; First refutation of scientific theories; Scientific theory developed; A Theodolite for surveyors; Almanac of the ages; Astronomical Observatory; Astronomical Temples of Egypt; Geodetic and Geographic Landmark; The Golden section; Scientific survey gives geopraphical proof; Decline of Ancient knowledge; Who built the Pyramid? When? and How?; Why were the Pyramid passages plugged? When? and how?; Temple of secret initiation; More secret passages and chambers; Astrological observatory; Appendix; Pyramid; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

This beautifully illustrated book presents the thousand-year drama which has centered on the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Cheops

45035