The Celebrated Moon Story: Its Origin And Incidents (1852) is a book written by William N. Griggs. The book tells the story of a famous hoax that occurred in New York City in 1835, where a series of articles were published in the New York Sun claiming that a group of astronomers had discovered life on the moon. The articles were later revealed to be a work of fiction, but they had captured the public's imagination and sparked a debate about the possibility of life on other planets. Griggs' book provides a detailed account ...
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The Celebrated Moon Story: Its Origin And Incidents (1852) is a book written by William N. Griggs. The book tells the story of a famous hoax that occurred in New York City in 1835, where a series of articles were published in the New York Sun claiming that a group of astronomers had discovered life on the moon. The articles were later revealed to be a work of fiction, but they had captured the public's imagination and sparked a debate about the possibility of life on other planets. Griggs' book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the publication of the articles, as well as the aftermath of the hoax. He explores the motivations of the people involved in the hoax, including the author of the articles, Richard Adams Locke, and the editor of the New York Sun, Benjamin Day. The book also includes a discussion of the scientific knowledge of the time and the prevailing theories about the moon and the possibility of life on other planets. Griggs examines the impact that the hoax had on society, including the public's fascination with astronomy and the growth of the newspaper industry. Overall, The Celebrated Moon Story: Its Origin And Incidents (1852) is a fascinating account of one of the most famous hoaxes in American history and its lasting impact on science and society.With A Memoir Of The Author, And An Appendix.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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