The Clyde Mystery

audiobook

The Clyde Mystery

by Andrew Lang

EN·~2 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total
1

Transcribed from the 1885 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:05
2

The Clyde Mystery A Study in Forgeries and Folklore

0:19
3

PREFACE

3:58
4

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:37
5

I—THE CLYDE MYSTERY

5:08
6

II—DR. MUNRO’S BOOK ON THE MYSTERY

7:00
7

III—THE CLYDE CONTROVERSY

3:44
8

IV—DUNBUIE

9:04
9

V—HOW I CAME INTO THE CONTROVERSY

3:40
10

VI—DUMBUCK

14:57

Description

The book delves into a puzzling collection of carved stones and artifacts discovered along the banks of a great Scottish river, where scholars have long debated whether they are genuine relics of ancient peoples or clever modern forgeries. Drawing on archaeology, folklore and anthropology, the author weaves together the arguments of rival experts, contrasting theories about stone versus wooden construction and examining the curious markings that have confounded investigators for decades. Throughout the first act, readers are guided through meticulous field notes, photographs, and the occasional anecdote that reveal how easily the human mind can be drawn into patterns and myth.

Beyond the Scottish sites, the study expands to similar enigmatic objects found in Portugal, Canada and even among Indigenous Australian cultures, highlighting surprising parallels that deepen the mystery. By presenting the evidence without rushing to a conclusion, the narrative invites listeners to join the scholarly detective work and consider how history, imagination and scientific rigor intersect in the search for truth.

Details

Full title

The Clyde Mystery a Study in Forgeries and Folklore

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (163K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-03-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Andrew Lang

Andrew Lang

1844–1912

Best known for gathering the stories in the famous Fairy Books, this Scottish writer moved easily between folklore, poetry, criticism, history, and classical translation. His work helped bring old tales and myths to generations of young readers while also earning respect from scholars and journalists.

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