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Description
Star Lore of all Ages is a comprehensive guide to the mythology and folklore surrounding the stars and constellations throughout history. Written by William Tyler Olcott, an American astronomer and author, the book explores the various beliefs and stories associated with the stars from ancient civilizations to modern times. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different culture or time period, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Babylonian, Chinese, Indian, and Native American star lore. Olcott includes detailed descriptions of the constellations and their mythological origins, as well as explanations of astronomical phenomena such as eclipses and comets. The book also features numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the various star patterns and their stories. Overall, Star Lore of all Ages is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of astronomy and mythology.1911. A Collection of Myths, Legends, and Facts Concerning the Constellations of the Northern Hemisphere.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 588
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781169361386
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre relié
- Format numérique:
- Genaaid
- Dimensions :
- 178 mm x 254 mm
- Poids :
- 1229 g
