Comets: Their Origin, Nature And History (1910)

By Henry W. Elson

Book Overview

Comets: Their Origin, Nature and History is a book written by Henry William Elson in 1910. The book delves into the history of comets, their origins and the nature of these celestial objects. Elson provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific understanding of comets at the time, including their composition, orbits, and the various theories that had been proposed to explain their behavior. The book also explores the cultural and historical significance of comets, including their role in ancient mythology and their impact on human society throughout history. Overall, Comets: Their Origin, Nature and History is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enigmatic and awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104635682
• ISBN13: 9781104635688
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"