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100 1 _aBall, Robert S.
_q(Robert Stawell),
_d1840-1913
245 1 0 _aTime and Tide: A Romance of the Moon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Eric Hutton, Irma Špehar, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon" by Sir Robert S. Ball is a scientific lecture series published in the late 19th century. The work blends scientific inquiry with poetic elements, focusing on the theory of tidal evolution and its relationship with lunar phases. In this book, Ball discusses the profound historical and astronomical implications of tides, emphasizing how they reveal insights about Earth's past and its connection with the moon. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep dive into the scientific exploration of tides and their significance, introducing the reader to the idea that the moon plays a crucial role in producing tides on Earth. Ball presents the thoughts and theories related to tidal forces, detailing the historical relationship between the Earth and moon. He begins to illustrate how observing present-day tidal movements can inform our understanding of ancient geological history, suggesting that the tides are not just mere phenomena but evidence of a dynamic Earth-Moon relationship that has evolved over millions of years. Through this engaging introduction, he invites the audience to consider the interconnectedness of celestial mechanics, geology, and historical evolution in a way that marries the realms of poetry and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTides
653 _aSatellites
653 _aMoon
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24236
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