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Download pdf Star Lore of All Ages

Download pdf Star Lore of All Ages

Star Lore of All Ages by William Tyler Olcott
Star Lore of All Ages
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Author: William Tyler Olcott
Number of Pages: 544 pages
Published Date: 25 Jun 2004
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780486435817
File size: 37 Mb
Download Link: Star Lore of All Ages
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Generations of readers, stargazers, and fireside dreamers have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding the stars and constellations. Originally published in 1911, William Tyler Olcott's beloved classic offers captivating retellings of ancient celestial lore from around the world. "Star Lore" recounts the origins and histories of star groups as well as the stories of individual constellations: Pegasus, the winged horse; Ursa Major, the Greater Bear; the seven daughters of Atlas known as the Pleiades; the hunter Orion, accompanied by his faithful dogs; Canis Major and Canis Minor; the signs of the Zodiac; and minor constellations such as the ship Argo, the Giraffe, and the Unicorn. Fifty-eight black-and-white images include photographs of the actual stars as well as scenes from their related myths portrayed by Michelangelo, Rubens, Veronese, and other artists. This edition features a new introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf, in addition to an extensive appendix and index.

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