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050 4 _aQB
100 1 _aLowell, Percival,
_d1855-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of Worlds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-21
508 _aProduced by Paul Marshall, 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/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Evolution of Worlds" by Percival Lowell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the astronomical principles underlying the formation and development of solar systems, examining concepts such as the evolution of planets and the potential cataclysmic events that might influence them. It reflects Lowell's extensive background in astronomy, especially his previous studies on Mars. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the complexities of astronomy, challenging the notion that it is solely the study of visible celestial bodies. Lowell emphasizes the importance of understanding the invisible aspects of the cosmos, suggesting that every star might have unseen companions, especially focusing on the concept of dark stars and their potential effects. He discusses the logic behind their existence and relates how a star's lifecycle can lead to phenomena such as novas. Through examples from historical observations, such as those of Algol and Nova Persei, Lowell lays the groundwork for his arguments about cosmic evolution, preparing the stage for deeper exploration in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCosmogony
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62992
999 _c103816
_d103816