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Percival Lowell: An Afterglow

Percival Lowell: An Afterglow

Leonard, Louise

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1163840408
ISBN13: 9781163840405
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Percival Lowell: An Afterglow is a book written by Louise Leonard that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Percival Lowell, a renowned astronomer and mathematician of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into Lowell's childhood, education, and his passion for astronomy, which led him to establish the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. The author also explores Lowell's theories and observations related to the solar system, including his controversial belief in the existence of a ninth planet, which was later discovered and named Pluto. The book also sheds light on Lowell's personal life, including his marriage to Constance Savage, his travels to Asia, and his involvement in social and political issues of his time. The author uses a combination of primary sources, including Lowell's personal correspondence and journal entries, as well as secondary sources to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Lowell's life and achievements. Overall, Percival Lowell: An Afterglow is a fascinating biography of one of the most prominent astronomers of the early 20th century and provides a unique insight into the life and times of a man who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and planetary science.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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