| Island
of the Setting Sun -
In Search of Ireland's Ancient Astronomers
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| The
cover of Island of the Setting Sun - the comprehensive account
of the master astronomers who laid down their grand scheme in
the ancient landscape. |
"A Monument" - Drogheda Independent
You've
seen the website - now get the book. The comprehensive account of
the ancient astronomers who built the remarkable megalithic monuments
and left a vast astronomical legacy in their myths and stones.
330
pps approx, in full colour. Lavishly illustrated. Published by The
Liffey Press. Lots of media have been talking about the book - see the publicity which this book has gained in the month since it was published.
OVER
five thousand years ago a most sophisticated and enigmatic community
of people began to arise on the island of Ireland. They were the
megalithic builders of the Stone Age, cunning engineers and master
astronomers who systematically assembled a vast calendrical and
astronomical scheme which would stand intact over five millennia.
Kenny's Irish Bookshop - Book of the Month March 2007 (Science & Nature):
"This is a refreshing and fascinating new book on the ancient monuments of Ireland more specifically those of the Boyne Valley . . . The first paragraph gives a delightful taste of things to come . . . What follows is a wonderful magical book, sumptuously illustrated and a must for anyone who loves to delve deep into our past." See the Kenny's website.
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Newgrange Winter Solstice webcast 2007 
