Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 100 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous The American Goliah Gutenberg Etext proofed by M.R.J "The American Goliah" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book details the sensational discovery of a gigantic stone figure, purportedly a petrified human being measuring ten and one-half feet in height, which was unearthed in Onondaga County, New York, on October 16, 1869. It delves into the public excitement and scientific opinions surrounding the find, exploring whether it is a genuine fossil or a sculptural artifact. In the narrative, the local farmer William C. Newell and his workmen stumble upon this extraordinary figure while digging a well, igniting a wave of intrigue and speculation. The book describes the physical characteristics of the "Giant," presenting various scientific views on its origins, from the opinions of local geologists and naturalists to public sentiment that sees it as evidence of a bygone giant race. The excitement surrounding the discovery leads to a significant influx of visitors to the site, sparking discussions about its true nature—whether a masterpiece of human artistry or a natural petrification. The book captures the cultural context of the time, illustrating how this discovery became a focal point for both scientific curiosity and public fascination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cardiff giant Geology -- New York (State) -- Onondaga County F106 Text Category: History - American Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 135647 2025-07-03T09:16:14.697863 text/html 135468 2025-01-10T00:56:58.477765 text/html 118115 2025-07-03T09:16:18.802826 application/epub+zip 118188 2025-07-03T09:16:16.275847 application/epub+zip 118189 2025-07-03T09:16:15.244852 application/epub+zip 226482 2025-07-03T09:16:20.775906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216488 2025-07-03T09:16:18.209835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192534 2022-09-03T13:54:49.846075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121949 2025-07-03T09:16:14.455852 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116957 2020-12-30T02:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17483 2025-07-03T09:16:20.893860 application/rdf+xml 13071 2025-07-03T09:16:15.752831 image/jpeg 3439 2025-07-03T09:16:15.481825 image/jpeg 46488 2020-12-30T02:41:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 115716 2025-07-03T09:16:14.710859 application/octet-stream application/zip More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia