Galilean Days (1920)

By Frederick William Drake

Book Overview

Galilean Days is a book written by Frederick William Drake and published in 1920. The book is a historical account of the life and times of Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer, philosopher, and mathematician who played a significant role in the scientific revolution of the 17th century. The book covers Galileo's childhood, education, and early career as a mathematician and astronomer. It also delves into his groundbreaking discoveries, including his observations of the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which challenged the prevailing Aristotelian view of the universe. The book also explores Galileo's interactions with the Catholic Church, which eventually led to his trial and conviction for heresy. Throughout the book, Drake provides a vivid and engaging account of Galileo's life and the scientific and cultural context in which he lived. Galilean Days is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of one of its most important figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120285437
• ISBN13: 9781120285430
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"