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The Description And Use Of The Globes And The Orrery To Which Is Prefix’D, By Way Of Introduction, A Brief Account Of The Solar System

The Description And Use Of The Globes And The Orrery To Which Is Prefix’D, By Way Of Introduction, A Brief Account Of The Solar System

Joseph Harris

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Historia
ISBN:
9789354759291
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A luminous doorway to a vanished classroom, opened anew for today’s learners and tomorrow’s dreamers.Joseph Harris’s The Description And Use Of The Globes And The Orrery invites readers into a precise, beautifully argued approach to the solar system that sits at once as an astronomy primer and a centuries-old education manual. The book blends practical guidance on model celestial mechanics with a thoughtful, almostoria of historical instrument usage, offering a lucid solar system description that supports teacher resource needs and student reference aims alike. Its pages bridge late nineteenth century curiosity with modern pedagogy, presenting accessible explanations alongside rich context for planetarium and globe studies.The work stands as a piece of literary and historical significance: a window into Victorian era science education, a cornerstone for anyone tracing the evolution of visual astronomy illustration collections, and a touchstone for collectors who prize original scholarly tone and enduring clarity. For casual readers drawn by the romance of old-world apparatus and for classic-literature enthusiasts who value period voice, the book rewards careful, reflective reading.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure. A steadfast bridge between past insight and present curiosity, it is a must for researchers, teachers, and admirers of the long arc of scientific endeavour.

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