About The Author
Jay Stuart Wakefield (1943) is a zoologist who has worked as a newsletter and book editor, and in
property management. Like Reinoud, his interest in megalithic prehistory was inspired by childhood reading of Heyerdahl’s books. His father Richard’s high school graduation address in 1932 entitled The Antiquity of Man in North America began a lifetime of father-son reading, and archaeological exploration. Their coastal and offshore sailing experience has been helpful in this research.
Colonies on the Backside
“No one has done more in recent years than Jay Stuart Wakefield, to elucidate the copper connection between the ancient Old and New Worlds with fresh re- search and new discoveries…” – Wayne May, Publisher, Ancient American magazine (WI)
“Spectacular…… brilliantly presents evidence… will be of immeasurable value to me… you are making groundbreaking contributions with solid evidence and are breaking through the walls of academic denial”
-Zena Halpern (NY), researcher, author, The Templar Mission to Oak Island
“I finished reading, and I’m simply stunned..”
-John Del Campo (CT), member, New England Archaeological Research Association
The Copper Trade
Discover the groundbreaking truth about America’s ancient export and how it shaped civilizations for centuries. Embark on a journey of historical inquiry and uncover a world of human ingenuity and exploration that will forever change your understanding of early transatlantic connections.
Benefit: Unveil the mystery of the disappearance of half a billion tons of pure crystallized copper.
Emotional Benefit: Captivate your imagination and challenge conventional wisdom.
Life-changing: Reinterpret history and shine a light on overlooked archaeological evidence.
ROCKS & ROWS
Sailing Routes across the Atlantic
and the Copper Trade
In “Rocks & Rows: Sailing Routes Across The Atlantic and the Copper Trade,” authors Jay Stuart Wakefield and Reinoud M. de Jonge delve into the fascinating connections between ancient petroglyphs and transatlantic trade routes. This revised edition offers an in-depth exploration of how copper trading might have driven early maritime navigation across the Atlantic.
The book presents compelling evidence of sophisticated sailing knowledge and navigational routes established by ancient mariners, linking the Old World with the New. Through meticulous research, Wakefield and de Jonge interpret petroglyphs and other archaeological findings, proposing that these symbols were used as navigational aids by ancient seafarers.
