Astronomy in a nutshell : $b The chief facts and principles explained in popular language for the general reader and for schools

"Astronomy in a Nutshell" by Garrett P. Serviss is a book written to explain the facts and ideas of astronomy simply, so everyone can understand, especially those who found the subject tough in school. The author uses easy-to-understand language and pictures to help explain the important parts of astronomy. The book starts with a note from the author to the readers, showing his goal to make astronomy easy for people who don't know much about it. He wants to make the complex ideas easy and interesting, unlike regular textbooks that may be confusing. He also suggests that readers use their imagination along with the drawings to understand the sky and space better.