Mask of the sun : the science, history, and forgotten lore of eclipses / John Dvorak.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Pegasus Books, 2017Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], 2017Edition: First Pegasus Books editionDescription: xxvii, 272 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • General
ISBN:
  • 9781681773308
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 523.7/8 23
  • 523.7 15
LOC classification:
  • QB541 .D86 2017
Summary: 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.
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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.

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