THE earth on which we live is a spinning globe. Vast though it seems to us, it is a mere speck of matter in the greater vastness of space. Space is, for the most part, emptiness. At great intervals there are in this emptiness flaring centres of heat and light, the "fixed stars." They are all moving about in space, notwithstanding that they are called fixed stars, but for a long time men did not realize their motion. They are so vast and at such tremendous distances that their motion is not perceived. Only in the course of ...
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THE earth on which we live is a spinning globe. Vast though it seems to us, it is a mere speck of matter in the greater vastness of space. Space is, for the most part, emptiness. At great intervals there are in this emptiness flaring centres of heat and light, the "fixed stars." They are all moving about in space, notwithstanding that they are called fixed stars, but for a long time men did not realize their motion. They are so vast and at such tremendous distances that their motion is not perceived. Only in the course of many thousands of years is it appreciable. These fixed stars are so far off that, for all their immensity, they seem to be, even when we look at them through the most powerful telescopes, mere points of light, brighter or less bright. A few, however, when we turn a telescope upon them, are seen to be whirls and clouds of shining vapour which we call nebulae. They are so far off that a movement of millions of miles would be imperceptible."
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Add this copy of The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life to cart. $8.94, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1930 by Cassell.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Volume 1 & 2 as set, Book Club edition. vol. 1 is 1961 edition revised and updated by Raymond Postgate. Near fine body in VG+ DJ. xvii, 1013 p. illus., maps, ports. 22 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1250grams, ISBN:
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Good. No Jacket. Book Spine strip is quite worn, otherwise minor edge wear; interior is very good. Covers from Earth's beginnings to the days of the early Greeks and Hebrews. Gilt decorated binding, illustrated.
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j. f. horrabin maps and plans by. Good. No dust jacket. edge wear on back edge cover book does have an old smell to it. 652 p. illus., ports., maps. Includes: Illustrations, Maps, Portraits. revised and brought up to the end of the 2nd worlkd wae by raymond postgate
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Later. Very good plus. Hardcovers, lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, foredges lightly soiled, bookplates torn out. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
