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The sun : ruler, fire, light, and life of the planetary system / by Richard A. Proctor ; with ten lithographic plates (seven-coloured) and one hundred and seven drawings on wood

Catalog Data

Author:
Proctor, Richard A (Richard Anthony) 1837-1888  Search this
David H. DeVorkin Collection (Smithsonian Institution. Libraries) DSI  Search this
Former owner:
Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) Library DSI  Search this
Physical description:
xxiv, 480 p., [11] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Sun
Venus (Planet)
Date:
1871
Notes:
"London: Printed by Spottiswoode and Co."--Verso of half title.
Contents:
Appendices: A. The approaching transits of Venus and the best means for observing them -- B. Eclipses
Topic:
Eclipses  Search this
Transit  Search this
Call number:
QB521 .P77 1871
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_809209