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Name: Colony--Earth
Author: Mooney, Richard E.

Colony--Earth examines claims and archaeological hints that sophisticated cultures once flourished on our planet thousands of years ago. The book discusses how these societies may have interacted with alien visitors or been shaped by interplanetary travel. By weaving together historical data and speculation on extraterrestrial influence, it offers a provocative look at humanity’s earliest roots.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: History/Ancient History

Authors: Mooney, Richard E.

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