| Author |
Serviss, Garrett Putman, 1851-1929 |
| LoC No. |
10019940
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| Title |
Round the year with the stars
The chief beauties of the starry heavens as seen with the naked eye
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| Original Publication |
United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Round the Year with the Stars" by Garrett Putman Serviss is an astronomical guidebook written in the early 20th century. The book aims to deepen readers’ appreciation for the night sky by exploring the beauty of the stars and constellations observable to the naked eye throughout the seasons. Using charts and vivid descriptions, Serviss invites readers on a journey through the heavens, making astronomy accessible and engaging for anyone, regardless of their prior knowledge. The opening of the book establishes its purpose to foster a love for the stars and provides insight into the author's intentions. Serviss emphasizes that awareness of the celestial realm can enrich one's life, detailing how the author hopes to guide beginners in recognizing the individual peculiarities of stars and constellations. He outlines the structure of the book, hinting at seasonal chapters that will explore the celestial scenery during different times of the year, starting with the evening sky at the Vernal Equinox. The introduction sets an inviting tone for readers, promising a mix of poetry, mythology, and scientific explanation that will captivate both amateur astronomers and those simply curious about the beauty above them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QB: Science: Astronomy
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| Subject |
Astronomy -- Popular works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68391 |
| Release Date |
Jun 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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