Full name: Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning

Author: Richard H. Allen Year: 1899 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Non Fiction, Science Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Goodreads Amazon ISBNs: 9780486210797 0486210790

The basic book of its field, this work covers star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. This fascinating read is solidly based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations. Similar books: The Cambridge Star Atlas by Wil Tirion The History and Practice of Ancient Astronomy by James Evans Skywatching by David H. Levy The Friendly Stars by Martha Evans Martin Deep-Sky Wonders by Walter Scott Houston Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben Stick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche Teaming with Microbes by Jeff Lowenfels Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets This Phenomenal Life by Misha Blaise Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer Knocking on Heaven's Door by Katy Butler Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz Newcomb's Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong The Synchronicity Key by David Wilcock