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  • A Century's Progress in Astronomy

    by Hector Macpherson ...
    In astronomy, as in other sciences, the past hundred years has been a period of unparalleled progress. New methods have been devised, fresh discoveries have been made, new theories have been propounded; the field of work has widened enormously. In fact, the science of the heavens has become not only boundless in its possibilities, but more awe-inspiring and marvellous. To whom in the main is this ... Read more

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  • Thomas Carlyle

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    by Hector Macpherson, Liam Alcott ...
    In "Thomas Carlyle," Hector Macpherson delves into the complex life and profound works of the influential 19th-century philosopher, historian, and essayist. Employing a critical yet engaging literary style, Macpherson offers a nuanced exploration of Carlyle's contributions to literature and social thought, situating his ideas within the turbulent sociopolitical landscape of his time. The book ... Read more

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  • Herschel

    Unveiling New Horizons: An Astronomer's Quest for Truth in a Skeptical Society

    by Hector Macpherson ...
    In "Herschel," Hector Macpherson masterfully weaves a narrative that celebrates the life and contributions of the renowned astronomer and musician William Herschel. With a lyrical prose style and an engaging structure, Macpherson immerses readers in the complexities of Herschel's dual passions'Äîhis groundbreaking celestial discoveries and his evocative musical compositions. Set against the ... Read more

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  • Thomas Carlyle

    Exploring the Revolutionary Ideas of a Literary Giant

    by Hector Macpherson ...
    In "Thomas Carlyle," Hector Macpherson delivers a profound exploration of one of the 19th century's most enigmatic literary figures. The book is marked by Macpherson'Äôs rigorous scholarship and engaging prose, intertwining biographical analysis with a critical examination of Carlyle's works, including his notable texts such as "Sartor Resartus" and "The French Revolution." Macpherson situates ... Read more

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    The Romance of Modern Astronomy (Unabridged)

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    by Hector Macpherson ...
    Narrated by Clayton Rogers, Francisca Trevino, Angela Moore, Pat Darley ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 58 min

    Have you ever gazed at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond? Join us on a captivating journey through the cosmos with "The Romance of Modern Astronomy." Published in 1911, this audiobook unveils the wonders of the universe in clear, engaging language. Explore our solar system, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the majestic rings of Saturn. Unravel the mysteries of comets and shooting ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • The Story of Astronomy

    How the universe revealed its secrets

    by Heather Couper, Nigel Henbest ...
    Journey through time and space with the greatest astronomers in history. Astronomy is one of the oldest of all the sciences. And yet, its history is also so much more than the history of a science, reflecting our entire culture and providing insight into the evolution of humankind's ideas and ideals over the centuries. This fascinating book tells the amazing story of the development of astronomy, ... Read more

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  • Great Astronomers: Complete Collection (Golden Deer Classics)

    by Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, John Flamsteed, John Flamsteed, Edmond Halley, James Bradley, William Parsons, William Rowan Hamilton, Pierre-Simon Laplace, Nicolaus Copernicus0, William Herschel1, Golden Deer Classics2, Robert Stawell Ball3 ...
    This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents -Great Astronomers: Tycho Brahe - Great Astronomers: Johannes Kepler - Great Astronomers: Isaac Newton - Great Astronomers: Nicolaus Copernicus - Great Astronomers: Galileo Galilei - Great Astronomers: John Flamsteed -Great Astronomers: Edmond Halley - Great Astronomers: James Bradley - Great Astronomers: William Herschel - ... Read more

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  • Modern English Books Of Power

    by George Hamlin Fitch ...
    This edifying book analyzes the most memorable classics of English Literature in a befitting and gracious manner. Fitch studies and discusses several celebrated authors and their brilliant masterpieces in a manner that is guaranteed to arouse any readers interest in them. A fascinating treasure trove of information! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Georgian Star

    How William and Caroline Herschel Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Cosmos

    by Michael Lemonick ...
    “A bright, shiny gift to popular-science collections.”—BooklistTrained as a musician, amateur scientist William Herschel found international fame after discovering the planet Uranus in 1781. Though he is still best known for this finding, his partnership with his sister Caroline yielded other groundbreaking work that affects how we see the world today. The Herschels made comprehensive surveys of ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

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  • Out of the Shadow of a Giant

    Hooke, Halley, & the Birth of Science

    by John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin ...
    The authors of Ice Age "present a well-documented argument that [Newton] owed more to the ideas of others than he admitted" ( Kirkus Reviews).Robert Hooke and Edmond Halley, whose place in history has been overshadowed by the giant figure of Newton, were pioneering scientists within their own right, and instrumental in establishing the Royal Society.Although Newton is widely regarded as one of the ... Read more

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  • Dickens

    by Gilbert Keith Chesterton ...
    The book analyzes all the works of the great author; here Dickens is seen as one of the greatest novelists. Chesterton does not view Dickens as the product of English Puritan society. A brilliant work that captures the essence of Dickens' work and helps the reader in understanding them. ... Read more

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  • Newton

    Ackroyd's Brief Lives

    by Peter Ackroyd ...
    When Newton was not yet twenty-five years old, he formulated calculus, hit upon the idea of gravity, and discovered that white light was made up of all the colors of the spectrum. By 1678, Newton designed a telescope to study the movement of the planets and published Principia, a milestone in the history of science, which set forth his famous laws of motion and universal gravitation. Newton’s long ... Read more

    $14.99 USD