Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Richard A. Proctor

Hardcover. Condition: Good+/Very Good-. 1877. G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1st Edition. Illustrated.

"Myths and Marvels of Astronomy" by Richard A. Proctor is a classic astronomy studies/astronomy history text that's still part of the essential reading last of astronomy students around the world. The biggest charm of astronomy resides in the lore and legends connected with its history, the strange fancies with which in old times it has been associated, and the half-forgotten myths to which it has given birth. This book explores all of them in magical detail, bringing these stories to life.

Well bound in red cloth. Split along front endpaper along hinge exposing mull, but no real structural damage. Corners slightly rubbed. Light edgewear most prominent along top and bottom of spine. Clean interior. All in all in Very Good condition.