The Clyde Mystery a Study in Forgeries and Folklore

"The Clyde Mystery" by Andrew Lang is an exploration of a perplexing archaeological puzzle, unfolding in the Clyde estuary where strange artifacts surfaced between 1896 and 1905. The book examines the debate around these objects, questioning whether they are genuine relics of the past or clever forgeries, diving into conflicting theories about their purpose and origins. Lang introduces the reader to key figures, such as Dr. Robert Munro, who suspects that many items are fake, and W.A. Donnelly, the artist and excavator behind the discoveries. The author looks at the artifacts and their recorded backgrounds, encouraging a careful look at ambiguous archeological items, particularly those pertaining to historical human behavior and convictions, setting the stage for a thorough study of evidence and analysis in historical research.