The Moon A Biography
The Moon A Biography by David Whitehouse, published by Review in 2002, offers a comprehensive exploration of the moon’s impact on Earth and its inhabitants. This New Ed edition spans 312 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the scientific and artistic significance of the moon, tracing its influence from ancient times through the efforts of early astronomers who sought to map its surface.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of narratives featuring notable figures such as Galileo and Van Eyck, alongside scientific insights that illuminate the moon’s role in various mythologies, including those of the Amazonian Indians, ancient Egyptians, and Celts. The text presents a unique biography of our nearest celestial neighbor, weaving together stories that highlight both the extraordinary characters involved and the scientific endeavors that have shaped our understanding of the moon.
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Since the dawn of time, the moon has exerted a tremendous influence over the earth and its inhabitants, both scientifically and artistically. The earliest astronomers expended much energy in their attempts to map the moon, and the moon has a central role in virtually all mythologies, from the Amazonian Indians to the ancient Egyptians to the Celts. Yet the biography of our nearest planet has never been written. The text presents a myriad stories – people with extraordinary characters like Galileo and Van Eyck – and science.
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