Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Mars" to "Matteawan" by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Mars" to "Matteawan" Volume 17, Slice 7 |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Mars' to 'Matteawan'" by Various is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume is part of the comprehensive 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica and aims to provide detailed information on a wide range of topics, from astronomy and geography to notable historical figures and places. The content likely covers various aspects of Mars and notable subjects that follow alphabetically up to "Matteawan," showcasing an array of human knowledge and discovery. The opening portion of the work presents an in-depth exploration of Mars, detailing its astronomical characteristics, such as its position relative to Earth, its orbit, and physical attributes visible from telescopes. It describes notable aspects of the planet's surface, including atmospheric studies and observations that speak to its habitability and geographical features. Additionally, early observations and theories regarding Martian canals and seasonal changes in its polar regions are discussed, reflecting the scientific curiosity and debate surrounding this neighboring planet at the time of writing. Overall, this segment sets the stage for further exploration of other topics within this encyclopedic volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42552 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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