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rock · 04-19-2010, 01:58 PM

I am not far into it, but I see some potential in it.

Product Description:
Erich von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance--the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth had been visited by aliens. This world-famous bestseller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eyes of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began--von Daniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Daniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendants of these galactic pioneers--and the archeological discoveries that prove it...
* An alien astronaut preserved in a pyramid
* Thousand-year-old spaceflight navigation charts
* Computer astronomy from Incan and Egyptian ruins
* A map of the land beneath the ice cap of Antarctica
* A giant spaceport discovered in the Andes
Includes remarkable photos that document mankind's first contact with aliens at the dawn of civilization.

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I usually like reading this stuff to see what far out ideas people can come up with. I saw that the History channel has a show debuting on Tuesday, and they talk about this book on their website.

3 chapters in and I am amazed at some of the things he is predicting in 1968 about space travel and how close somethings are to reality in our space program, ans some way off (like being able to travel at the speed of light).

Anyways wonder if anyone read this before, and if it gets better. It seems the first few chapters is trying to open up the readers mind, because I guess in those times it was much different.

04-19-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
rock Addict Posts: 240 Karma: 18772 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Nook, Astak EZ Reader Pocket, iPhone 3g, Droid	Chariots Of the Gods? Anyone read it? I am not far into it, but I see some potential in it. Product Description: Erich von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance--the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth had been visited by aliens. This world-famous bestseller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eyes of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began--von Daniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Daniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendants of these galactic pioneers--and the archeological discoveries that prove it... * An alien astronaut preserved in a pyramid * Thousand-year-old spaceflight navigation charts * Computer astronomy from Incan and Egyptian ruins * A map of the land beneath the ice cap of Antarctica * A giant spaceport discovered in the Andes Includes remarkable photos that document mankind's first contact with aliens at the dawn of civilization. ______________________________________ I usually like reading this stuff to see what far out ideas people can come up with. I saw that the History channel has a show debuting on Tuesday, and they talk about this book on their website. 3 chapters in and I am amazed at some of the things he is predicting in 1968 about space travel and how close somethings are to reality in our space program, ans some way off (like being able to travel at the speed of light). Anyways wonder if anyone read this before, and if it gets better. It seems the first few chapters is trying to open up the readers mind, because I guess in those times it was much different.