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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers :
_bSir William Herschel, Sir John Herschel, Caroline Herschel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Eric Hutton, Michael Ciesielski, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHerschel, William, 1738-1822
653 _aHerschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), 1792-1871
653 _aHerschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848
653 _aAstronomers -- England -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12340
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