Publisher's Synopsis
Shooting Stars As Observed From The Sixth Column Of The Times is a book written by William Livingston Alden and published in 1878. The book is a collection of essays that were originally published in The New York Times, where Alden was a columnist. The essays cover a range of topics, but they all focus on the theme of shooting stars, or meteor showers. Alden's essays are written in a conversational style and are accessible to a general audience. He discusses the scientific aspects of shooting stars, such as their composition and the physics of their movement through the atmosphere. He also explores the cultural significance of shooting stars, including their role in folklore and mythology. Throughout the book, Alden draws on his own observations of shooting stars, which he made from the sixth floor of The New York Times building. He describes the experience of watching a meteor shower and the emotions it can evoke. Shooting Stars As Observed From The Sixth Column Of The Times is a fascinating glimpse into the world of astronomy in the late 19th century. It is also a testament to the enduring fascination that shooting stars hold for people of all ages and backgrounds.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.
