Flowers Of The Sky (1879)

Flowers Of The Sky (1879)

Richard Anthony Proctor

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120621313
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Flowers of the Sky is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor and published in 1879. The book explores the beauty and wonder of the celestial bodies in the sky, such as stars, planets, and meteors. Proctor, a renowned astronomer and science writer, provides detailed descriptions of these celestial objects and their movements, as well as their significance in human history and mythology. He also delves into the science behind these phenomena, explaining the principles of astronomy and the tools used by astronomers to study the sky. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, making it accessible to both scientific and general readers. Flowers of the Sky is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers about the wonders of the universe.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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