Curiosities of the Sky (Perfect Library) - Softcover

Serviss, Garrett Putnam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512129135 ISBN 13: 9781512129137

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

"Curiosities of the Sky" from Garrett Putnam Serviss. American astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer (1851-1929).

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About the Author:

Garrett Putnam Serviss was born in 1851 in Sharon Springs, New York. He graduated from Cornell in 1872 attended Columbia Law School and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1874. He seems never to have practiced law, becoming instead a journalist, first for the New York Tribune and then for the New York Sun. For the latter paper he anonymously wrote a much-loved astronomy column for the editorial page. He was a prolific author on astronomical topics, his books including Astronomy with an Opera Glass, Astronomy with the Naked Eye, and Round the Year with the Stars. He also wrote early science fiction novels, such as The Moon Metal and A Columbus of Space. He died on May 25, 1929 in Englewood, New Jersey.

Serviss had many virtues as a popularizer of science. He kept up with the research of his day and knew many professional astronomers personally. He was an active observer and was widely traveled. Although he adhered closely to the facts when summarizing current knowledge, he was not afraid to speculate. Scientists must keep their imaginations in check, he might say, but we spectators need not be so strict. Finally, his gentle wonder at the marvels of creation, and his care and skill in sharing it with us, make him a great pleasure to read.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1512129135
• ISBN 13: 9781512129137
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124
• Editor: The Perfect Library