Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel is a non-fiction book written by Ignatius Donnelly. The book explores the theory of a catastrophic event that occurred on Earth around 10,000 years ago, which caused the extinction of several species and the collapse of civilizations. Donnelly argues that this event, known as Ragnarok, was caused by a comet or meteorite impact that resulted in massive fires, floods, and earthquakes.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the theory of Ragnarok and its ...
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Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel is a non-fiction book written by Ignatius Donnelly. The book explores the theory of a catastrophic event that occurred on Earth around 10,000 years ago, which caused the extinction of several species and the collapse of civilizations. Donnelly argues that this event, known as Ragnarok, was caused by a comet or meteorite impact that resulted in massive fires, floods, and earthquakes.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the theory of Ragnarok and its impact on Earth. The second part explores the evidence for Ragnarok, including geological and archaeological findings from around the world. The third part discusses the implications of Ragnarok for human history and the future of life on Earth.Throughout the book, Donnelly draws on a wide range of scientific and historical sources to support his theory of Ragnarok. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex scientific concepts and geological processes involved.Overall, Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel is a fascinating exploration of a little-known theory about a catastrophic event that may have shaped the course of human history. It will appeal to anyone interested in science, history, or the mysteries of the natural world.1887. Partial Contents: Characteristics of the drift; Was it caused by an iceberg or continental ice sheet? Did a comet strike the earth? Legends; Nature of myths; Did man exist before the drift? Cave life; Age of darkness; Triumph of the sun; Fall of the clay and gravel; Was preglacial man civilized? Scene of man's survival; The Bridge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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