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| TITLE |
SMITH'S ILLUSTRATED
ASTRONOMY |
| AUTHOR |
ASA SMITH |
| DATE |
1849 |
| SIZE c. |
9.5 x 12 |
| # PAGES |
68 |
CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION
Illustrated white on a black background, this Atlas contains some
decorative plates. It includes not just the Zodiac shown on the left,
but plans of the Heavens, Constellations and other celestial phenomena.
Published by Cady & Burgess, 60 John
Street, New York. Smith describes himself as 'Principal of Public School No
12, City of New York'. (17th Street, Near 8th Avenue).
Entered by him according to Act of Congress in 1848. His stated objective
was 'to present all the distinguishing principles in physical Astronomy with
as few words as possible'. SEE BELOW
FOR A FULL LIST OF THE PLATES.
CLICK on the underlined text to see the scan. |
