02592cam a22003373u 4500 12340 UtSlPG 20260610133308.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Anonymous The Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers : Sir William Herschel, Sir John Herschel, Caroline Herschel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Eric Hutton, Michael Ciesielski, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and contributions of the Herschel family, particularly focusing on the remarkable achievements of Sir William Herschel, Sir John Herschel, and Caroline Herschel in the field of astronomy. It aims to illustrate the joy and satisfaction derived from the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of dedication to one's craft. At the start of the narrative, the text discusses the allure of astronomy as a source of intellectual pleasure and a gateway to exploring the universe, emphasizing the mix of awe the cosmos evokes. The opening unveils the humble beginnings of the Herschel family, particularly highlighting Isaac Herschel's musical background and the familial bonds that nurtured the scientific ambitions of his children. Specifically, it introduces William, who transitions from a successful career in music to become one of the world's first prominent astronomers through perseverance and ingenuity, greatly aided by the support of his sister Caroline. As they set the stage for their inspirational journey into the world of celestial exploration, the groundwork is laid for understanding their immense contributions to astronomy and their dynamic relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Herschel, William, 1738-1822 Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), 1792-1871 Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848 Astronomers -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12340 53758 53758