New York: Garland, Date: 1997. First edition. hardcover with plasticized cloth. Like new. One of the Garland encyclopedias in the history of science, with 300 essays by leading astronomers, covering the history of major fields and biographies of scientists and mathematicians. Special features on calendars, telescopes, observatories, women in astromy, and history by nations (e.g. England, France, China). Many illustrations, b&w photographs abd drawings. 594 pages printed on 250-year acid-free paper 1997. Garland ISBN 081530322X 9780815303220 [US]

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