The Story Of Eclipses: Simply Told For General Readers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Small rip on FEP but otherwise all pages fine. Binding loose - pages still intact. Previous owner.
A captivating work of popular science, The Story of Eclipses: Simply Told for General Readers presents the fascinating astronomical phenomenon of eclipses in a clear, accessible manner designed for curious minds rather than specialist scholars. George F. Chambers chronicles the history of eclipse observation from ancient civilizations through the modern era, illustrating how these celestial events have shaped human understanding of the cosmos, inspired myth and superstition, and driven the advancement of scientific inquiry. Written with an approachable yet authoritative tone, the text details the mechanics behind both solar and lunar eclipses, explaining the precise orbital geometry that produces these awe-inspiring spectacles. Chambers also recounts notable historical eclipses and the expeditions mounted to observe them, grounding abstract astronomical concepts in vivid, real-world narrative. This enduring classic remains a rewarding introduction to eclipse science for anyone who has ever looked skyward in wonder.
Author: George F. Chambers
Format: Hardback
Published: 1900, George Newnes, Co., Southampton Street, Strand, London
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Small rip on FEP but otherwise all pages fine. Binding loose - pages still intact. Previous owner.
A captivating work of popular science, The Story of Eclipses: Simply Told for General Readers presents the fascinating astronomical phenomenon of eclipses in a clear, accessible manner designed for curious minds rather than specialist scholars. George F. Chambers chronicles the history of eclipse observation from ancient civilizations through the modern era, illustrating how these celestial events have shaped human understanding of the cosmos, inspired myth and superstition, and driven the advancement of scientific inquiry. Written with an approachable yet authoritative tone, the text details the mechanics behind both solar and lunar eclipses, explaining the precise orbital geometry that produces these awe-inspiring spectacles. Chambers also recounts notable historical eclipses and the expeditions mounted to observe them, grounding abstract astronomical concepts in vivid, real-world narrative. This enduring classic remains a rewarding introduction to eclipse science for anyone who has ever looked skyward in wonder.