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The Book of Stars; Being a Simple Explanation of the Stars and Their Uses to boy Life

The Book of Stars; Being a Simple Explanation of the Stars and Their Uses to boy Life

Archie Frederick Collins

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
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9781024076509
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'The Book of Stars' by Archie Frederick Collins, originally published in 1920, offers a simple explanation of the stars and their uses, tailored for young readers. This accessible guide introduces constellations, celestial navigation, and basic astronomical concepts, making the wonders of the night sky understandable and engaging. With clear language and practical examples, Collins inspires curiosity about the universe and encourages readers to explore the stars for themselves. A classic of early 20th-century science education, this book remains valuable for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of astronomy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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