Observations Of Comets, From B. C. 611 To A. D. 1640: Extracted From The Chinese Annals (1871)

By John Williams

Book Overview

Observations of Comets, from B. C. 611 to A. D. 1640: Extracted from the Chinese Annals (1871) is a book written by John Williams. The book is a collection of observations of comets made by Chinese astronomers over a period of more than two thousand years. The observations are extracted from the Chinese annals, which are historical records of events that took place in China.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the period from B. C. 611 to A. D. 1400, while the second part covers the period from A. D. 1400 to 1640. Each observation is accompanied by a detailed description of the comet's appearance, location, and duration. The book also includes illustrations of comets as they were depicted in Chinese art.The observations in the book are significant because they provide a long-term record of cometary activity. They also offer insights into the cultural and scientific practices of ancient China. The book is an important resource for historians, astronomers, and anyone interested in the history of science and astronomy.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: 1120331862
• ISBN13: 9781120331861
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"