02145cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500240015626400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650801880039752011330058553400450171865300370176385600430180054913UtSlPG20260610134251.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a98000034  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQB1 aProctor, Mary,d1862-195710aStories of Starland 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-06-15  aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Stories of Starland" by Mary Proctor is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book combines elements of astronomy with fairy-tale storytelling, making complex subjects accessible to young readers. Throughout the narrative, characters such as Harry and his sister Mary lead discussions about celestial bodies, weaving together mythological tales and scientific explanations to spark children's interest in the night sky.  The beginning of the story introduces Harry, a young boy confined to a couch due to his inability to play like other children. He expresses curiosity about the sun and the sky, prompting his sister Mary to share enchanting stories about ancient beliefs regarding the sun's journey and its significance. As Mary recounts various legends and scientific facts about celestial bodies, readers are drawn into the imaginative realm of the cosmos, exploring topics such as the distances of the planets and the nature of light. The narrative sets a whimsical, educational tone, inviting children to ponder the wonders of the heavens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAstronomy -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54913