The Moon: A Popular Treatise

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The Moon: A Popular Treatise

by Garrett Putman Serviss

EN·~5 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
1

THE MOON

0:10
2

PREFACE

3:30
3

CONTENTS

0:16
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

2:17
5

INTRODUCTION

55:44
6

I NEW MOON TO FIRST QUARTER

47:28
7

II FIRST QUARTER TO FULL MOON

1:01:00
8

III FULL MOON TO OLD MOON

1:01:42
9

IV GREAT SCENES ON THE MOON

1:20:09
10

APPENDIX

1:26

Description

This compact volume invites curious readers to explore our nearest celestial neighbor without the heavy jargon of academic journals. Written in a conversational tone reminiscent of classic Enlightenment dialogues, it walks you through the Moon’s ever‑changing face—from the thin crescent of the new moon to the full, glowing disc—while explaining the basic science behind each phase. The author focuses on the most striking features—mountains, plains, and ancient volcanic formations—presented in clear, engaging language that anyone can follow.

What sets the book apart is its striking series of lunar photographs taken at the renowned Yerkes Observatory. Using powerful 12‑inch and 40‑inch telescopes, the images capture the Moon night after night, letting you virtually stand in a first‑rate observatory and watch the satellite’s transformation over a full lunation. Paired with concise descriptions, these pictures bring the Moon’s rugged landscape to life, offering a satisfying blend of visual wonder and accessible astronomy.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (313K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2021-10-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Garrett Putman Serviss

Garrett Putman Serviss

1851–1929

A lively bridge between science and storytelling, this early American science writer helped everyday readers look up at the night sky with fresh excitement. He also ventured into some of the earliest science fiction, mixing astronomical wonder with bold speculation.

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