The Eclipse in Myth, Legend, Science & Religion: An Illustrated Anthology - Paperback

by William Wordsworth (Author), Mark F. Twain (Author), Walter W. Bryant (Author)

Eclipses are among the most dramatic events visible in the heavens. Cultures across time and around the world have made sense of these phenomena in different ways. Inside this book you will find a history of popular responses to eclipses, ranging from folk tales to apocalyptic warnings. The book also covers the perspective of prominent scientists, moments in history changed by an eclipse, and a host of compelling images.