The Scientific And Religious Discoveries In The Great Pyramid, Recently Made By Professor Piazzi Smyth And Other Noted Scholars [Pyramidology] [Masonry] Wilson, William H. - Compiler Astrology,Occult,Religion And Spirituality,Science

A small format compilation of all the theories and discoveries made in Giza up to that time, focusing mainly on the work of British Astronomer, Charles Piazzi Smyth (1819-1900). Smyth's work was heavily influenced by the controversial writings of John Taylor, who in his 1859The Great Pyramid: Why was it Built, & Who Built It?first argued that pi and the golden mean were deliberately used in the design of the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Smyth expanded on Taylor's work and made the most accurate measurements of the Great Pyramid anyone had made up to that time. He argued the "Pyramid Inch" was the standard unit of length used by the pyramid's architects, and was a God-given measure handed down through the centuries from the time of Noah. He also advanced the theory that the pyramid would unveil many prophecies through detailed measurements of the structure. A scarce and important work on pyramidology. 12mo, 64pp. Illustrations, folding frontis map of the Great Pyramid. Bound in modern gray paper wrappers. Scattered foxing and toning, few chipped or wrinkled page edges. Map with old tape repair along fold and edge wear. A complete, very good copy