The Proctor, Mary 1862-1957 creator text utu 2025 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Romance of Comets" by Mary Proctor is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating history and characteristics of comets, detailing humanity's evolving perceptions of these celestial phenomena from superstitious fears to scientific understanding. Through engaging narratives and historical anecdotes, Proctor captures the allure and mystery of comets, intertwining scientific facts with cultural and folkloric significance. At the start of the book, Proctor sets the tone by discussing how ancient societies viewed comets as omens of disaster, citing historical accounts and literary references. The opening chapter delves into various historical interpretations of comets, illustrating the shift in perspective brought about by advancements in scientific knowledge. Notably, the preface also acknowledges the contributions of astronomers like Professor E. E. Barnard, emphasizing the collaborative nature of comet research. This blend of science, history, and lyrical prose invites readers into the enchanting world of comets, promising both thrilling stories and insightful discoveries about these spectacular visitors from the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Comets as portents -- Comet-hunting as a hobby -- The story of Donati's comet -- Comets in distress -- Photography as applied to comets -- Return of Halley's comet in 1910 -- Origin of comets and meteors -- Meteor streams -- Did life first come to this earth in a meteor? Release date is 2025-03-06 Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Originally published: New York: Harper & Brothers, 1926 Comets Meteors QB New York: Harper & Brothers, 1926 26014004 https://archive.org/details/romanceofcomets00proc/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75545 https://archive.org/details/romanceofcomets00proc/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75545 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134740.0 75545