
The Sun: Ruler, Fire, Light And Life Of The Planetary System
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ISBN10: 143265358X
ISBN13: 9781432653583
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432653583
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 532
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sun: Ruler, Fire, Light And Life Of The Planetary System is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor that delves into the scientific and cultural significance of the sun. The book explores the sun's role as a ruler, providing light and warmth to the planets in our solar system, and its impact on life on Earth. Proctor examines the sun's composition, its energy production, and its effects on the Earth's climate and weather patterns.The author also discusses the cultural and mythological significance of the sun, tracing its influence on ancient civilizations and religions. Proctor examines how the sun has been worshipped and revered throughout history, and how it has inspired art, literature, and philosophy.The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for readers of all backgrounds and levels of scientific knowledge. It is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most important and fascinating objects in our universe, and a must-read for anyone interested in astronomy, science, or culture.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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