An Epitome Of Astronomy, With The New Discoveries Including An Account Of The Eídouraníon, Or Transparent Orrery
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
05.08.2021
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
22
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/0.1 cm
Gewicht
50 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5484-027-2
A glowing doorway to a time when the heavens were a stage for wonder and discovery. An Epitome Of Astronomy, with the New Discoveries, including an Account Of The Eídouraníon, Or Transparent Orrery, invites modern readers to share that moment of awe and clarity. This is more than a history book; it is a meticulously restored window into early nineteenth-century science popularisation. Walker's treatise blends clear instruction with lyrical observation, offering an accessible guide to astronomy as a dynamic, evolving field. Readers encounter celestial mechanics, planetary discoveries, and a vivid sense of how Victorian England imagined the cosmos, making it ideal for student readers and home learners alike. The work sits among instructional astronomy classics and illustrated astronomy guides, yet speaks with contemporary lucidity and warmth. Historically significant as both a popular science milestone and a beacon of cultural attitude toward science, the volume captures the era's spirit of enquiry and public education. For casual readers, it is a compelling narrative of discovery and the practicalities of observing the skies. For classic-literature collectors, it is a rare cultural artefact-restored for today's and future generations and offered by Alpha Editions as more than a reprint: a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A welcome addition to any shelf, it blends scholarly fidelity with human charm, inviting wonder while guiding readers through the myths, methods, and marvels of astronomy.
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