Floating Stones: Great Pyramid Built With Water Power Second Edition
Language: English
Published by Oakfield Publishers, 2025
- Softcover
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- Title
- Floating Stones: Great Pyramid Built With Water Power Second Edition
- Author
- Sampson, Samuel R.; Read, Michael N.
- Publisher
- Oakfield Publishers
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798218658274
"Floating Stones" presents a revolutionary theory about the construction of the Great Pyramid, challenging long-held beliefs about ramps, slave labor, and alien intervention. An architect and engineer unveil their audacious idea: the pyramid was built by harnessing the power of water flow.
Based on a decade of meticulous research, they propose that the ancient Egyptians utilized buoyant forces and ingenious hydraulic systems to transport massive stones with remarkable efficiency. Readers will embark on a thrilling journey into ancient ingenuity, discovering how this radical concept could have transformed engineering. As history, science, and architectural wonder intertwine, prepare to reconsider the capabilities of the ancient Egyptians.
"Floating Stones" is more than just a book; it's an invitation to challenge conventional wisdom and ignite a deeper appreciation for the wonders of engineering. Inspiring a sense of awe and curiosity about our collective past, it calls us to explore the limits of innovation and the untold stories that have shaped our world. Prepare to unlock the secrets of the ancients and the power of human imagination.
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About the Author
Michael was born in London, England, on January 9, 1940, just after the outbreak of WWII, and survived the London bombing Blitz by sleeping at night in an underground air raid shelter. In 1946, the family moved to Sandhurst, Berkshire, and in 1951, he attended Woodley Hill Grammar School in Earley, near Reading, Berkshire.In 1956, he attended the Royal Aircraft Establishment Technical College, now known as Farnborough College of Technology. He graduated in 1961, attended two more years part-time, and was accepted as a Graduate of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 1963.From 1961 to 1963, he worked at several aerospace companies in Bracknell, Berkshire, and was involved with missile guidance systems. In 1966, The Boeing Company recruited him and he moved to Seattle, Washington, where he worked on avionics systems for the 747 airplane. He recently retired as a General Certified Real Estate Appraiser licensed in Washington and Oregon and moved to Salem, Oregon, in 2007, where he currently resides.
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