{"title":"Justin McHenry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Justin McHenry, a distinguished author whose works delve deeply into the wonders of science and nature. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for revealing the mysteries of our world, McHenry crafts narratives that are both enlightening and intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his standout works is \u003cem\u003eLemuria\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the lost continent that has sparked the imagination of geologists, historians, and enthusiasts alike. Through McHenry's engaging storytelling and meticulous research, readers embark on an enthralling journey that bridges the gap between myth and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcHenry's books are perfect for those who have a thirst for knowledge about the natural world and a curiosity about the secrets it holds. As you explore his collection, you'll find a treasure trove of insights that invite you to ponder and appreciate the complex beauty of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Justin McHenry's work and let his words inspire your sense of wonder and adventure in the realm of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lemuria-by-justin-mchenry-9781627311472","title":"Lemuria","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs \u003ci\u003eLemuria\u003c\/i\u003e a real place or the fever dream of crackpots, mystics, conspiracy theorists, and Bigfoot hunters?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the waters where the Pacific and Indian Oceans lie a lost continent. One of hopes and dreams that housed a race of beings that arrived from foreign planets and from which sprang humanity, religion, civilisation, and our modern world. It was called Lemuria and it was all fake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a theoretical land bridge to explain the mystery of lemurs on Madagascar quickly got hijacked to become the evolutionary home of humankind, the cradle of spirituality, and then the source of cosmological wonders. Abandoned by science as hokum, Lemuria morphed into a land filled with ancient, advanced civilisations, hollowed-out mountains full of gold and crystals, moon-beings descending in baskets, underground evil creatures, and a breast-feeding Bigfoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Lemuria is populated with a dizzying array of people from early Darwinists to conspiracy-spouting Congressmen, globetrotting madams, Rosicrucians, Hollow-Earthers, sci-fi writers, UFO contactees, sleeping prophets, New Age channellers, a \"Mother God\", and a tequila-swigging conspiracy theorist. Historian Justin McHenry provides a thoughtful exploration of how pseudo-science hijacked the gentle Victorian-era concept of Lemuria and, in following decades, twisted it into an all-encompassing home for alternative ideas about race, spirituality, science, politics, and the paranormal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating history of a land that doesn't exist. McHenry takes us on a journey explaining how this strange theory materialised, from the rainforests of Madagascar to Madame Blavatsky's drawing room to the hidden city in Mount Shasta and a plunge into the depths of 4chan. It's a wild ride!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Krulos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Madness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith narrative deftness and compellingly crafted prose, \u003ci\u003eLemuria\u003c\/i\u003e traces the birth and evolution of a more than 150-year-old myth. In exploring the forces that have shaped and buffeted the story of a fake place, the book reveals what those forces and the story itself have to do with modern, digitally connected society. McHenry seamlessly weaves in investigations into topics ranging from evolution to spiritualism, from racism to conspiracy culture, all while bringing the real people who promulgated and propelled the myth of Lemuria to life. Whether you're interested in science, history, the history of science, or how tales are told, \u003ci\u003eLemuria\u003c\/i\u003e is a rigorously researched and fascinatingly unfolded book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Scoles\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThey Are Already Here and Making Contact\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854639255788,"sku":"9781627311472","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d36d5785175f07a993fd5da46cdf2df2.jpg?v=1759267040"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/justin-mchenry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}