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Title:  The Monuments of Mars A City On The Edge Of Forever

Author: Richard C. Hoagland
Edition: NA
ISBN: 978-0-691-05776-7
Date: 1987
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9
Pages: 348

Book Condition: Acceptable. Previously owned. Crease in cover as shown. Corner bumps and edge rolls. Some marking of paragraphs in the book. Minor paper splits. Approximately a 2" x 2" corner cut out of the chapter list page that doesn't affect the list. A intact and good reader copy.

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

"The Monuments of Mars: A City on the Edge of Forever" by Richard C. Hoagland is a provocative work that explores the possibility of ancient, intelligent life on Mars. Hoagland, a former NASA consultant and science advisor, presents a detailed analysis of NASA's Viking mission photographs, focusing on the Cydonia region of Mars.

📘 Synopsis

In 1976, NASA's Viking 1 orbiter captured images of a mile-long mesa in the Cydonia region of Mars that bore a striking resemblance to a human face. Hoagland argues that this "Face on Mars," along with nearby structures resembling pyramids and other formations, are not natural geological features but the remnants of an ancient Martian civilization.

Hoagland delves into the geometry and alignment of these formations, suggesting that their precise mathematical relationships indicate intentional design. He posits that these structures were built by intelligent beings and that their existence has been deliberately obscured by NASA and other institutions.

The book combines photographic evidence, geometric analysis, and historical context to support its claims. Hoagland also explores the implications of such a discovery on our understanding of human history, religion, and the potential for extraterrestrial life.

🧭 Key Themes

• Cydonia Region: Detailed examination of the "Face on Mars" and surrounding structures.

• Geometric Analysis: Use of mathematical principles to argue for artificiality.

• NASA's Role: Critique of NASA's handling and interpretation of the Viking images.

• Implications for Humanity: Discussion on how evidence of ancient Martian civilization could impact human self-perception and history.

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