"Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon" by Robert S. Ball is a late 19th-century exploration that unites science and lyrical storytelling to explain the wonders of tidal evolution and the moon's influence. The book looks closely at tides, revealing how they unlock secrets about our planet's distant past and its celestial partnership with the moon. Ball's work examines the scientific concepts and past theories surrounding tidal forces, highlighting the enduring connection between Earth and its lunar companion. By studying the movements of tides today, readers can gain a clearer picture of Earth's geological history, viewing tides as evidence of a vibrant Earth-Moon relationship evolving across deep time, mixing the imaginative with scientific thought.
Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon
By Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Discover the cosmic dance between Earth and moon, where the ocean's rhythm uncovers the secrets of a world shaped by time's unseen currents.
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About the AuthorSir Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. He was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory.
Sir Robert Stawell Ball was an Irish astronomer who founded the screw theory. He was Royal Astronomer of Ireland at Dunsink Observatory.
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