A Field Book of the Stars by William Tyler Olcott
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Olcott, William Tyler, 1873-1936
English
"A Field Book of the Stars" by William Tyler Olcott is a practical guide on astronomy, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a field manual for amateur star-gazers, focusing on the identification of constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly from the New England and Middle States. It aims to present the i...
for readers. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the purpose of the manual, emphasizing the lack of familiarity most people have with constellations beyond a couple of notable examples. It outlines a straightforward approach to learning the constellations, presupposing some basic knowledge of commonly recognized stars. The initial sections describe the scheme of study and provide maps of the heavens aligned with different seasons, setting the stage for systematic observation of the stars and constellations, all while excluding complex technical jargon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Sanchez
3 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Truly inspiring.
Elijah Martin
4 months agoThis quickly became one of those books where the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Anthony Scott
4 months agoAs an avid reader, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. A valuable addition to my digital library.
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Robert Nelson
3 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. An impressive piece of work.