Myths and Marvels of Astronomy
Myths and Marvels of Astronomy, published in 1877 by the English popularizer Richard A. Proctor, collects twelve essays on the border between science and credulity. Proctor examines astrology and why it persuaded intelligent people, the religion and mystery of the Great Pyramid, Swedenborg's visions of other worlds, the possibility of other inhabited universes, stars that blaze up and fade, the rings of Saturn, comets as portents, the Moon Hoax of 1835, a set of astronomical paradoxes, the myths attached to the heavens and the origin of the constellation figures. The tone is that of a lecturer who enjoys a good story and then explains it. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is Myths and Marvels of Astronomy in the public domain?
Yes. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Richard A. Proctor is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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About 7 h 53 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Myths and Marvels of Astronomy?
Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Richard A. Proctor is filed under "Science & Nature" in the Vinteuil library.
