Mask of the sun : the science, history, and forgotten lore of eclipses /
John Dvorak.
- First Pegasus Books edition.
- xxvii, 272 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-264) and index.
Explores the ways eclipses have been seen throughout human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded eclipse occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan "Dresden Codex" to appearances in literature and historic events.
9781681773308
bl2017010345
Eclipses--History. Eclipses--Social aspects. Saros cycle. Solar eclipses--History. Lunar eclipses--History. Solar eclipses--Social aspects. Lunar eclipses--Social aspects. Cycles.