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100 1 _aLowell, Percival,
_d1855-1916
245 1 0 _aMars and Its Canals
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-10-01
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sonya Schermann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Mars and Its Canals" by Percival Lowell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the observations and theories surrounding Mars, particularly focusing on the Martian canals that Lowell famously claimed to have discovered. Through meticulous telescopic study, the book seeks to understand the planet's features, climate, and potential for life, ultimately enhancing our knowledge of this neighboring world. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exciting exploration of Mars and the rich history of its observation. Lowell reflects on the spirit of adventure in exploration, drawing parallels between terrestrial and celestial quests for knowledge. He emphasizes the necessity of selecting optimal conditions for astronomical observations, particularly in remote desert locations. The introduction signifies a departure into the study of Mars, hinting at both the practical challenges faced by astronomers and the intellectual pursuit of understanding a planet that bears hints of life and civilization through its unique markings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMars (Planet)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47015
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