Rude stone monuments in all countries; their age and uses
A 1872 London survey by James Fergusson, published by J. Murray, cataloguing prehistoric megalithic monuments worldwide to argue about their age and purpose. The pictures are wood-engraved views of standing stones, a stone-built passage or chamber, a capstone resting on uprights, and a ground plan drawn with dashed outlines; their sketchy hatching and monochrome tone suit designers seeking antique archaeological imagery for historical or mysterious themes.
