The Singleton, Esther 1865-1930 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of the Universe, Told by Great Scientists and Popular Authors" collected and edited by Esther Singleton is an illustrated collection of scientific accounts and thoughts on the cosmos, written in the early 20th century. This volume, specifically titled "The Starry Skies," aims to present knowledge about the universe in a manner that is both entertaining and accessible to the average reader, rather than the scientific specialist. The book is likely to appeal to those interested in astronomy, natural science, and our understanding of the universe's various phenomena. The beginning of the book outlines the editor's intent to distill complex scientific knowledge into a format that engages a broader audience. Singleton highlights how past writers and scientists have contributed to our understanding of the earth and the heavens, and presents a structured overview of topics covered, including celestial bodies, the nature of the Earth, and the diverse life forms that inhabit it. The introduction delves into the history of astronomical inquiry and emphasizes the importance of collective knowledge in shaping our understanding of the universe, setting the stage for the rich scientific content to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-10-12 John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: New York: P.F. Collier and Son, 1905 Natural history Astronomy Earth (Planet) Q New York: P.F. Collier and Son, 1905 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007671763?type%5B%5D=all&lookfor%5B%5D=story%20of%20the%20universe%20singleton&ft=ft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74571 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/007671763?type%5B%5D=all&lookfor%5B%5D=story%20of%20the%20universe%20singleton&ft=ft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74571 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134727.0 74571