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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an educational tour through the world and its people as they were understood in the 18th century. The author begins with astronomy, considering the solar system and fixed stars, their positions, movements, and the relative sizes and distances of planets and stars from earth. It also discusses the concept of gravity, stars as possible suns with orbiting worlds, and the vastness and wonder of the universe. The book then shifts focus to the earth itself, investigating its movement, shape, and the circles that define its geography. It introduces concepts like the axis, poles, meridians, and the equator, as well as the positioning and influence of specific circles such as the tropics and polar circles. The summary concludes by reflecting on the significance of this book in furthering our understanding of the earth, its place in the universe, and the relationship between the two. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259998037_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 912 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28893568/2
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