Emerson, Edwin 1869-1959 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Comet Lore: Halley's Comet in History and Astronomy" by Edwin Emerson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of Halley’s Comet, detailing its appearances throughout history and the various events and disasters associated with it. The author examines both the astronomical aspects of the comet and its cultural impact on societies over centuries. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed discussion about Halley’s Comet, emphasizing its predictability and historical significance. It highlights the anticipation surrounding the comet's return in 1910 and reflects on how humanity has observed it for millennia, documenting its appearances and the reactions they incited. Emerson leads into a discussion of the beliefs surrounding comets as omens, citing various historical figures and events that have been influenced by the appearance of Halley’s Comet. This section establishes a framework for understanding the comet's perceived connection to human catastrophe and natural events, setting the tone for the intricate tapestry of history that will be woven throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-11-26 deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Comets Halley's comet QB Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66824 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66824 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134537.0 66824