Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid - Softcover

Smyth, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141797429X ISBN 13: 9781417974290

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

""Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid"" is a book written by Charles Piazzi Smyth, a Scottish astronomer and Egyptologist. The book is a detailed exploration of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic structures in the world. Smyth's aim is to prove that the pyramid was not just a tomb for the Pharaohs, but also a repository of scientific and mathematical knowledge that was passed down to us from ancient times. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the pyramid. Smyth begins by describing the pyramid's physical features and dimensions, and then delves into its history and construction. He also discusses the various theories that have been put forward to explain the pyramid's purpose, and presents his own ideas on the matter. One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is Smyth's exploration of the pyramid's mathematical and astronomical properties. He argues that the pyramid was designed to encode a wealth of scientific knowledge, including the value of pi, the length of the year, and the dimensions of the earth. Smyth also examines the pyramid's alignment with various celestial bodies, and suggests that it was used as an astronomical observatory. Throughout the book, Smyth draws on his expertise in astronomy and mathematics to provide a detailed and convincing analysis of the pyramid's secrets. He also provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand his arguments. ""Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid"" is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, astronomy, or mathematics. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of one of the world's most enigmatic structures, and is sure to inspire readers to think differently about the history of human knowledge.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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Book Description

Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900), Astronomer Royal for Scotland, was keenly interested in 'pyramidology': he was convinced that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built under divine guidance and contained scientific information. This 1864 work sets out his argument, based on the measurements he had made of the Pyramid.

About the Author

Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900) was a Victorian antiquarian-astronomer. He was born in Naples, Italy, to Captain (later Admiral) William Henry Smyth and his wife Annarella. He was called Piazzi after his godfather, the Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi, whose acquaintance his father had made at Palermo when serving in the Mediterranean. In 1846 he was appointed Astronomer Royal for Scotland, based at the Calton Hill Observatory in Edinburgh, and professor of astronomy in the University of Edinburgh. Later, he wrote a popular account of a scientific voyage in Teneriffe, an astronomers Experiment. It was the first book ever illustrated by stereoscopic photographs ('photo-stereographs') and included 20 stereoviews of Teneriffe taken by the author using the wet collodion process. A stereoscope could be purchased which allowed the pictures to be viewed in 3-D without removing them from the book. In 1871 and 1872 Smyth investigated the spectra of the aurora, and zodiacal light. Smyth went on an expedition to Egypt to accurately measure every surface, dimension, and aspect of the Great Pyramid and subsequently published his book Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid in 1864. He died in 1900 and was buried at St. John's Church in the village of Sharow near Ripon. A small stone pyramid-shaped monument, topped by a Christian cross, marks his grave site.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141797429X
• ISBN 13: 9781417974290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 500