Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Stars and Their Mysteries"" is an engagingly written account of the wonders of astronomy, narrated in a simple language by Charles R. Gibson. The book takes readers on a journey through the mysteries of the stars, exploring topics such as the formation of the universe, the structure of stars, and the various constellations that grace the night sky. The author uses vivid descriptions and illustrations to help readers understand complex astronomical concepts, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or just a curious reader, ""The Stars and Their Mysteries"" is a fascinating read that will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the wonders of the universe.1925. With 19 illustrations and diagrams. From the Books on Popular Science Series. Among writers for boys on science, easily the most skillful is Mr. Gibson. He writes so clearly, simply and charmingly about the most difficult things that his books are quite as entertaining as any ordinary book of adventure. Mr. Gibson has a first-rate scientific mind and considerable scientific attainments. He is never guilty of an inexact phrase-certainly, never an obscure one-or a misleading analogy. We could imagine him having a vogue among young folk akin to that of Jules Verne. Contents: A Trip to the Moon; An Alarming Adventure; What the Moon Really Is; A Strange Thing Happens; About the Different Shapes of the Moon; How Does the Moon Stick Up in the Sky?; What Makes the Tide Go Out and Come In?; Our Nearest Neighbors in Space; A Curious Planet and a Giant One; Are there People Living on Mars?; Of What is the Sun Made?; More about the Sun and Moon; About the Stars; How we Photograph the Stars; and A Birds-eye View.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.
