Mysterious Places of the World

From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them.

The great pyramids, Stonehenge, Delphi, Machu Picchu, and Easter Island are just a few of the spots that engage our interest and challenge our imaginations because of the riddles surrounding their origins. This authoritatively written and brilliantly illlustrated book examines the history and culture of each place and attempts to delve behind the mysteries left by our forbearers.