Chariots of the Gods

By: Erich von Däniken

Narrated by: William Dufris

Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance---the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth was visited by aliens. This world-famous best seller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eye of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began---von Däniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Däniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendents of these galactic pioneers---and the archaeological discoveries that prove it:

• An alien astronaut preserved in a pyramid
• Thousand-year-old spaceflight navigation charts
• Computer astronomy from Incan and Egyptian ruins
• A map of the land beneath the ice cap of Antarctica
• A giant spaceport preserved in the Andes

©1968 Erich von Daniken (P)2011 Tantor

Intersting

What made the experience of listening to Chariots of the Gods the most enjoyable?

The book toke me away in a journey that made me think

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

What moved me in this book are the facts that are explained in a deterrent way

Interesting

Interesting information. More research is needed but this was a very interesting what the dr. came up with and I look forward to reading more of his books.

One of the Best Books Ever

If you could sum up Chariots of the Gods in three words, what would they be?

Fresh New Look

What other book might you compare Chariots of the Gods to and why?

It is like no other book written. When it first came out in 1968, it was an eye-opener for many people. The theories as to the actual construction and the purposes of many ancient artifacts were given a curve ball to hit. I bought the paperback version in 1972 as a high school teenager, and read the book with an open mind. Not being a scholar, but just someone wanting to absorb any new material on UFOs, I thought the book was kinda refreshing way of looking at ancient history.

Have you listened to any of William Dufris’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, being only a short book, it could be listened to in a couple of days.

Any additional comments?

My mother and me saw a UFO one night back in 1978 in our backyard in Kentucky. It was unexpected, and neither of us acknowledged what we had seen until the moment passed, but I knew that I did not see this UFO alone, and confirmed it with my mom, just seconds after seeing a very large, dark object about the size of a football field pass slowly over us blocking out the stars while we were watching the Persieds Meteor shower. So as far as UFOs being here, I am convinced.

love it the information is controversial but males

makes you think and wonder and boosts your imagination. the book has a lot of theories that helps you move beyond the ordinary idea of the world and life

Fascinating read with open mind and you will

read as a child. it asks questions. the truth is available to all who seek

Great Book, really makes you think!

Can't wait to read the others. Will be looking for the new book to arrive.

The book is thought provoking

Although the book is a little dated it is a good read and poses some interesting questions to the open minded

open your mind

take the time to think. actually think. don't just sit and believe what people say. THINK about it

Erich Von Daniken is gold!

Erich has an extremely unique capability to elaborate complex data and truth into simple every-day language.

Both bold and brave in his thought patterns and absolutely ahead of his time without reservations to public perception.

Truly inspiring; I couldn't help but think of Elon Musk in the process. I think it's safe to say Musk adopted some Von Daniken principles as he developed Space X's long term vision.

Profound Information

Love this book. Will listen repeatedly due to the enormous amount of information herein. FABULOUS