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Mask of the sun the science, history and forgotten lore of eclipses Cover Image Large Print Book

Mask of the sun [large print] : the science, history and forgotten lore of eclipses / John Dvorak.

Dvorak, John (John J.), (author.).

Summary:

"Both entertaining and authoritative, Mask of the Sun reveals the humanism behind the science of both lunar and solar eclipses. With insightful detail and vividly accessible prose, Dvorak provides explanations as to how and why eclipses occur--as well as insight into the forthcoming eclipse of 2017 that will be visible across North America"-- Provided by publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9781683244028
  • ISBN: 1683244028
  • Physical Description: 432 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Center Point Large Print edition.
  • Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2017.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-432).

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Subject: Eclipses.
Eclipses > History.
Genre: Large print books.

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