Why Did It Have to Be Snakes: From Science to the Supernatural, the Many Mysteries of Indiana Jones


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Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man's heart without killing him? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones-related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You'll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, and much more.

Author: Lois H. Gresh
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 274
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780470225561
ISBN10: 0470225564
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | History & Criticism
- Social Science | Popular Culture
- Science | General

About the Author

Lois H. Gresh and Robert Weinberg have written numerous books together, including The Science of Superheroes, The Science of Supervillains, The Science of James Bond, and The Science of Stephen King.