"The Moon: A Popular Treatise" by Garrett Putman Serviss is an early 20th-century exploration of the Moon, communicated in a way that everyone can understand. It starts with a casual discussion, which then dives into the Moon's origin, its characteristics, and astronomical events like eclipses. The book uses photos and descriptions to paint a picture of the Moon's features without using heavy scientific language and shows the realness and complexity, while bringing out a sense of wonder and excitement.
The Moon: A Popular Treatise
By Garrett Putman Serviss
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.
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About the AuthorGarrett 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.
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.
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