02145cam a22003373u 4500 69102 UtSlPG 20260610134610.0 m cr n 260607r20221925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Farrington, Oliver C. (Oliver Cummings), 1864-1933 The Moon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-07 Thomas Cosmas compiled from materials made available on The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain. "The Moon" by Oliver C. Farrington is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1925. This concise work is a geological leaflet that explores the Moon, focusing on its physical characteristics and surface features. By presenting detailed observations and descriptions, the book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Moon's geology and topography. The content of the book delves into various aspects of the Moon, including its distance from Earth, size, surface composition, and lack of atmosphere. It describes lunar features such as the gray plains known as "seas," the mountainous highlands, and the various types of craters formed by volcanic activity. The text also discusses the Moon's rotation, gravity, and temperature extremes, emphasizing its unique environment compared to Earth. Additionally, it includes a chart of the Moon's surface and references to further reading for those interested in delving deeper into lunar studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History, 1925 Moon Lunar geology Moon -- Surface https://archive.org/details/moon06farr https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69102 109899 109899