Man's View of the Universe by R. A. Lyttleton, 1961
Published by The Scientific Book Club, 1961
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Country House Library, Gloucester, United KingdomCountry House Library
AbeBooks seller since October 24, 2025
Condition: Used - Good
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Add a vintage science book to your collection with this decorative 1961 edition of Man's View of the Universe by R. A. Lyttleton! Beginning with the Earth itself as an astronomical body, Dr. Lyttleton discussed the Moon, then the planets in turn - Mars in particular - and their probable origin; and the vast family of comets that accompany the Sun. The nature of the stars themselves is described, and how they are distributed through thousands of light-years in space to form the gigantic galactic system. See how accurate this books is today, being that this book was published before the moon landing! Title: Man's View of the Universe Author: R. A. Lyttleton Publisher: The Scientific Book Club Publication Date: 1961 Format: Hardback in dust-jacket Condition: This book is in good condition for its age with some rips to the dust-jacket,age spots on the page block and tanned pages.
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- Title
- Man's View of the Universe by R. A. Lyttleton, 1961
- Author
- R. A. Lyttleton
- Publisher
- The Scientific Book Club
- Publication year
- 1961
- Condition
- Used; Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
Country House Library
Gloucester, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since October 24, 2025
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