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Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning [ paperback ] Richard H. Allen
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- 9780486210797
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486210790
ISBN-13
9780486210797
eBay Product ID (ePID)
375761
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
592 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Star Names : Their Lore and Meaning
Publication Year
1963
Subject
Astronomy
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
Dover Books on Astronomy Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
24.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Here is an unusual book for anyone who appreciates the beauty and wonder of the stars. Solidly based upon years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations, it is an informative, non-technical excursion into the vast heritage of folklore and history associated with the heavenly bodies. From his studies of the writings of scores of ancient astronomers, the author has come up with a fascinating history of the names various cultures have given the constellations, the literary and folkloristic uses that have been made of the stars through the centuries, and the often incredible associations that ancient peoples established with the stars. He covers, for example, the origins of the lunar and solar zodiacs; the use of stars and constellations in the Bible and other sacred writings, poetry, etc.; the idea of the Milky Way; how star pictures were originally set up and why; astrology and the use of stars to tell people's fortunes; and many other star curiosities. In this regard, the book touches upon not only all of the constellations (including many that long ago dropped out of star catalogues), but their important stars and such other asterisms as the Hyades, the Pleiades, the Great Nebula of Andromeda, and the Magellanic Clouds. The book is the only complete coverage of its kind in English. It is completely non-technical, hence accessible to etymologists, anthropologists, and amateur star-gazers. But it contains so much unique reading material on early astronomical theory, so many delightful accounts drawn from the pages of books almost impossible to find today, that even the practicing astronomer will find it refreshingly new and instructive., Star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. Based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations.
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- u***u (3544)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller. I only received shipping label and letter from USPS that package was destroyed in system and item lost. Seller wasn’t obligated to process refund but did so after I emailed them pictures of what I received. Can truly recommend this seller to everyone. Superb customer service!
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- u***u (3544)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller. I only received shipping label and letter from USPS that package was destroyed in system and item lost. Seller wasn’t obligated to process refund but did so after I emailed them pictures of what I received. Can truly recommend this seller to everyone. Superb customer service!
- l***3 (7)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item was described as "good" but it was shrink wrapped and in pristine condition. It was far better than expected. I was hesitant to order from this seller because there were no photos of the item, but I'm so glad I did. The shipping time and packaging were top-notch, too. Very, very pleased! I would order from this seller again in a heartbeat. Thank you!
- t***c (1646)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described - fast shipping. Only complaint - shipped in a thin plastic bag - bottom of book was hanging out the shipping bag - some minor corner wear.