Dighton Rock

"Dighton Rock" is a comprehensive study of one of America's most enduring archaeological mysteries. Located on the banks of the Taunton River in Massachusetts, the forty-ton boulder known as Dighton Rock has captivated scholars and explorers for centuries due to its intricate and enigmatic petroglyphs. In this definitive work, Edmund Burke Delabarre provides a meticulous analysis of the various theories that have been proposed to explain the origin of these markings, ranging from Native American artistry to potential visits by Phoenicians, Vikings, and early European explorers.Delabarre applies scientific rigor to the study of the rock's surface, detailing the history of recorded observations and drawings of the inscriptions. He documents how different observers perceived the same carvings in vastly different ways over hundreds of years. The book is perhaps most significant for presenting the compelling theory that the primary inscriptions were made by Miguel Corte-Real, a Portuguese explorer who disappeared in the North Atlantic in 1502. This work remains a cornerstone for anyone interested in pre-colonial history, New England archaeology, and the fascinating process of historical and epigraphic deduction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 490, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press