Stories of Starland

audiobook

Stories of Starland

by Mary Proctor

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

Transcriber's Note:

0:33
2

PREFACE.

4:36
3

STORIES OF STARLAND.

0:17
4

THE STORY OF GIANT SUN.

16:47
5

THE FAMILY OF GIANT SUN.

10:49
6

A RAMBLE ON THE MOON.

15:12
7

THE PLANET MARS AND THE BABY PLANETS.

10:20
8

STORY OF JUPITER AND HIS MOONS.

12:52
9

THE GIANT PLANETS. - THE PLANET SATURN.

7:44
10

COMETS AND METEORS.

8:28

Description

Step into a night sky where myth and science walk hand in hand. This collection weaves together ancient tales of the sun, moon, and wandering stars with clear, lively explanations of how they really work. Young listeners will hear legends from Greek, Japanese, and Native American traditions alongside gentle poetry that captures the wonder of constellations. The voice of the narrator guides the audience through each story, inviting curiosity about the universe.

From the blazing heart of the giant sun to the icy rings of distant planets, the book explores every corner of our celestial neighborhood. It offers vivid descriptions of Mercury’s swift sweep, Venus’ veiled beauty, and the roaring storms of Mars, followed by charming verses about moonlit toads and star‑lit seas. The seasonal sections turn the seasonal constellations into lively characters, while poems like “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod” add a familiar lullaby to the journey. All the material is presented in a warm, accessible tone that makes the heavens feel close enough to touch.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (138K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-06-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mary Proctor

Mary Proctor

1862–1957

Best known for bringing astronomy to general readers, she turned science into stories that felt lively, welcoming, and easy to follow. Her books and lectures helped open up the night sky for children and adults alike.

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