The Abyss of Time books on sky maps

books on sky maps

The early games were played against beginners

Special attention is given throughout to explaining the how and why of each pattern

The work was originally published in German in 1844-45 by Karl Paul Caspari

"Professor Stoll

The Abyss of Time books on sky mapsAccessible, entertaining work addresses Earth's age as it explores the work of Hooke, Buffon, Lyell, Cuvier, Darwin, Agassiz, and others, detailing discoveries that led to knowledge of Earth's astonishing antiquity from Steno's contemplation of fossilized shark's teeth in 1666 through Holmes' time scales of 1960. Nominated for the American Book Award. 29 black and white illustrations. Reprint of the Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., Los Angeles, 1986 edition.