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To: Coyoteman
I have a low regard for Barry Fell based on an examination of some of his books. This opinion is generally mirrored by the archaeological profession. You should be able to google reviews in American Antiquity and other journals.
As I'm familiar with a good bit of his linguistic work (which is in short supply in his three books on the topic of PreColumbian navigation), I'll disregard your recommendation. I do remember a review of one of his books in Archaeology -- it was described by the reviewer as being a candidate for burning.
17 posted on 08/24/2006 11:02:40 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (updated my FR profile on Thursday, August 10, 2006. https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SunkenCiv
I do remember a review of one of his [Barry Fell's] books in Archaeology -- it was described by the reviewer as being a candidate for burning.

I don't think I would go that far.

But I did, at one time, have a nice first edition of one of his books, hard cover with matching dust jacket. I sold it for 50 cents (kind of a social statement).

My main interest in your previous post was radiocarbon dating, as that is something I do a lot of. Any insights you have, please be sure to share them with me, as I want what I do to be as accurate as possible.

Not sure if you are aware, but the journal Radiocarbon is now almost entirely on line. I don't have the URL at present (I'm on vacation) but I think its hosted through the U. of Arizona library.

18 posted on 08/24/2006 11:10:16 PM PDT by Coyoteman (I love the sound of beta decay in the morning!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Personally, I love Barry Fell and have all of his books.

I also love the fringe dwellers and heretics of archaelogy, in general.

I've felt that way ever since my 6th grade class went to the C&O canal on a field trip back in the 70s.
My science teacher stood in one of the limestone block tunnels that provide an access path through the mountains to the canal and told the kids to look up at the 2-6 inch stalactites hanging there.
Then, with a completely straight face, he said "Stalactites take millions of years to form".
The portion of C&O canal that we were at had the tunnels built at the same time as the canals themselves, in the mid-1800s.

I haven't taken anything 'scientific' at face value ever since.

People may flame me for saying this and straying from the accepted orthodoxy but remember; today's heretic often winds up as tomorrow's prophet....:)


21 posted on 08/25/2006 3:53:58 AM PDT by Salamander (And don't forget my Dog; fixed and consequent.........)
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