"The Book of the Damned" by Charles Fort is a thought-provoking book from the early 1900s that questions science's accepted knowledge by looking into strange scientific happenings and information previously ignored. Fort talks about how things science labels as unimportant are actually important clues that question what we think is real. He starts by showing a parade of these 'damned' items, representing forgotten scientific facts and sightings that established science has sidelined or laughed at. He shows weird weather events, odd stuff falling from the sky, and deep thoughts about life and knowing things. He makes a strong point: our picture of reality is based on what we accept or reject. He suggests that sticking too closely to science's strict rules can stop us from truly learning.
The Book of the Damned
By Charles Fort
Venture into a world where falling frogs, sky phenomena, and scientific outcasts challenge the very foundation of accepted knowledge and beckon a reevaluation of reality.
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About the AuthorCharles Hoy Fort was an American writer and researcher who specialized in anomalous phenomena. The terms "Fortean" and "Forteana" are sometimes used to characterize various such phenomena. Fort's books sold well and are still in print. His work continues to inspire admirers, who refer to themselves as "Forteans", and has influenced some aspects of science fiction.
Charles Hoy Fort was an American writer and researcher who specialized in anomalous phenomena. The terms "Fortean" and "Forteana" are sometimes used to characterize various such phenomena. Fort's books sold well and are still in print. His work continues to inspire admirers, who refer to themselves as "Forteans", and has influenced some aspects of science fiction.
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