Archives of the Universe: A Treasury of Astronomy's Historic Works of Discovery
by Bartusiak, Marcia
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 037542170X
- ISBN 13
- 9780375421709
- Seller
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Book and dust jacket are in near fine condition. The image provided is the actual book I'm offering for sale. No markings or damage to any pages. No sunning. No clips. Structure of the book (covers, binding, spine, hinges) is tight and free of damage. Page block is nice and square. Cut pages. Additional photos will be provided upon request to ensure the quality and integrity of your book purchase.
Synopsis
An unparalleled history of astronomy presented in the words of the scientists who made the discoveries. Here are the writings of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Halley, Hubble, and Einstein, as well as that of dozens of others who have significantly contributed to our picture of the universe. From Aristotle's proof that the Earth is round to the 1998 paper that posited an accelerating universe, this book contains 100 entries spanning the history of astronomy. Award-winning science writer Marcia Bartusiak provides enormously entertaining introductions, putting the material in context and explaining its place in the literature. Archives of the Universe is essential reading for professional astronomers, science history buffs, and backyard stargazers alike.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Bookseller
- The Dusty Bookcase (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0005118
- Title
- Archives of the Universe: A Treasury of Astronomy's Historic Works of Discovery
- Author
- Bartusiak, Marcia
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover, 695 pp.
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 037542170X
- ISBN 13
- 9780375421709
- Publisher
- Pantheon
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2004
- Pages
- 695
- Size
- Octavo
- Keywords
- Nonfiction, Astronomy, Science, History, Space
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science; History; Non-fiction; Space; Astronomy;
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