Description

Rude Stone Monuments in All Countries, Their Age and Uses is a book written by James Fergusson that explores the history and significance of various stone structures found throughout the world. The book delves into the origins of these structures, examining their age and the purposes for which they were constructed. Fergusson examines a wide range of monuments, from megaliths and dolmens to standing stones and rock-cut tombs. He also discusses the cultural and religious significance of these monuments, as well as their architectural features and construction methods. The book is a comprehensive guide to the world's most fascinating stone structures, providing readers with a detailed understanding of their historical and cultural significance.1872. This book is a contribution to the cause of truth regarding the much disputed age and use of rude stone monuments. It states distinctly and without reserve one view of the mooted question. In the course of this investigation, it clearly illustrates that the style of architecture to which these monuments belong is a style, like Gothic, Grecian, Egyptian, Buddhist, or any other.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.