Algol: The Ghoul Or Demon Star, A Supplement To The Earth Stands Fast, (1900)
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ISBN10: 1436763878
ISBN13: 9781436763875
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436763875
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Algol: The Ghoul or Demon Star is a supplement to the book Earth Stands Fast, written by John Watts De Peyster in 1900. This book focuses on the star Algol, also known as the Demon Star, which has been associated with evil and death in various cultures throughout history. De Peyster explores the scientific and mythological aspects of Algol, including its unusual variability in brightness, its position in the constellation Perseus, and its significance in ancient mythology. The author also discusses the potential impact of Algol on human destiny and the implications of its association with death and destruction. This book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most mysterious and intriguing stars in the night sky.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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