a new interpretation of prehistoric man and the cosmos
North, John David
1996
The author offers his opinions about the meaning of Stonehenge, crop circles, and other prehistoric monuments, based upon fifteen years of research in which he has determined that the structure has not only religious, but also astronomical significance.
a shocking murder and the undoing of a great Victorian detective
Summerscale, Kate
2008
Recounts the events surrounding the 1830 murder of three-year-old Saville Kent and explores the police investigation into the crime, which led to family members becoming prime suspects, while local residents began to doubt the efficiency of the lead investigator as the crime went unsolved for years.
Text, photographs, and explanatory maps and illustrations document archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson's study of Stonehenge and the surrounding area, describing what he found and what the artifacts reveal about the site and its history.
Overview of the history of Stonehenge discusses its original purpose, how it was built, where it is, why it is considered a threatened monument, and what is being done to conserve it.
Presents an introduction to Stonehenge, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the mystery of how it was constructed, who built it, what it signifies, and more.
Profusely illustrated text examines the known facts and mysteries of Stonehenge and explains how this megalithic, prehistoric monument has been viewed by artists, writers, antiquarians, archaeologists, and others.