Garrett Putman Serviss
Garrett Putnam Serviss was an American astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer. Serviss was born in Sharon Springs, New York and majored in science at Cornell University. He took a law degree at Columbia University but never worked as an attorney. Instead, in 1876 he joined the staff of The New York Sun newspaper, working as a journalist until 1892 under editor Charles Dana.
Curiosities of the Sky
** Unlock the secrets of the cosmos and traverse into a realm where stars ignite imagination and nebulas challenge the limits of human understanding.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers
Unlock the secrets of the cosmos and embark on your own celestial journey, guided by expert advice and captivating descriptions of the wonders above.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
A Columbus of Space
Get ready for a wild ride to Venus with a brilliant inventor and his friends as they unlock the secrets of atomic energy and encounter the unexplored wonders of another world.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index
Unlock the secrets of the universe as you discover how to use a science library, travel through the evolution of scientific thought, and find connections between the history of science and your daily life.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Edison's Conquest of Mars
The Earth's greatest inventor races against time with his futuristic weapons as a united Earth prepares to strike back at the approaching Martian invaders on their home turf.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Other Worlds Their Nature, Possibilities and Habitability in the Light of the Latest Discoveries
Venture into the cosmos to explore alien worlds and unravel the mysteries of whether life exists beyond our own, based on turn-of-the-century science.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
The Moon Metal
When a mysterious scientist introduces a new wonder metal during a global gold rush, the world faces a thrilling prospect with unknown dangers lurking behind newfound wealth and innovation.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Astronomy with an Opera-glass A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Starry Heavens with the Simplest of Optical Instruments
Unlock the secrets of the night sky and embark on your own celestial journey, as this invitation helps ordinary people discover the wonders of astronomy using just their eyes and an opera glass.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
The Second Deluge
As a destructive watery collision looms, one brilliant man must convince a disbelieving world of its impending doom and choose who among them will survive the coming catastrophe.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Round the year with the stars The chief beauties of the starry heavens as seen with the naked eye
Explore the captivating tapestry of stars and constellations, season by season, with a guide designed to unlock the wonders of the night sky for even the most novice stargazer.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Astronomy in a nutshell : $b The chief facts and principles explained in popular language for the general reader and for schools
Embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, guided by simple explanations and captivating illustrations designed to illuminate the wonders of space for all.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
The Moon: A Popular Treatise
Embark on a journey to our celestial neighbor and learn about the moon's wonders as seen through photographs and simple explanations of its origin, traits, and astronomical events.
By Garrett Putman Serviss
Edison's Conquest of Mars
Fueled by revenge and empowered by futuristic technology, humanity embarks on an interstellar war to conquer their invaders' home planet.
By Garrett Putman Serviss