The Starlore Handbook: The Starwatcher's Essential Guide to the 88 Constellations, Their Myths and Symbols - Couverture souple

Cornelius, Geoffrey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1900131161 ISBN 13 : 9781900131162

Editeur : Duncan Baird Publishers, 2000

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A dream come true for stargazers and all who have stood in awe of the night sky, The Star Lore Handbook is a complete, fully illustrated guide to identifying the eighty-eight recognized constellations and the principal stars that comprise them. Deftly weaving together astronomy, myth, and symbolism, author Geoffrey Cornelius tours the rich heritage of the stars and planets -- from meteors and orbits to astrology, moon worship, and astral tales of love and tragedy. Including a quick-reference table that lets beginners spot major constellations right away, this unique companion introduces not only modern scientific knowledge, but also the beliefs and folklore of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Central and Native America. Wonderfully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, color photographs, and line drawings, this is an ideal guide to the timeless celestial marvels.

Revue de presse

The Starlore Handbook: An Essential Guide to the Night Sky not only tells how to find various major and minor constellations, but also how to draw the starlines that outline their mythic representations. Included are ancient stories that helps make the sky so wondrous and meaningful. Everyone who camps needs a book like this. The Chicago Tribune

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Duncan Baird Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1900131161
• ISBN 13: 9781900131162
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Harding Emma, Hood Phillip, Bell Russell
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible