Myths and marvels of astronomy / by Richard A. Proctor
1878, First Edition. London : Chatto and Windus. Good copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked and blind-bordered cloth, edges very slightly toned. Some wear and tear as with age. Includes some pencil marginalia. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Item #246153
Provenance; from the library of F. P. Mountgarrett with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; 1 p. ., v-vi p., 1 ., 363 p. : front., ill. ; 23 cm. Contents; Astrology.--The religion of the great pyramid.--The mystery of the pyramids.--Swedenborg's visions of other worlds.--Other worlds and other universes.--Suns in flames.--The rings of Saturn.--Comets as portents.--The lunar hoax.--On some astronomical paradoxes.--On some astronomical myths.--The origin of the constellation-figures. Subject; Astronomy. Genre; Illustrated.
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