Mars

by Percival Lowell

""Mars"" is a book written by Percival Lowell, a prominent American astronomer and mathematician. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the planet Mars, its physical characteristics, and its potential for supporting life. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of astronomy and mathematics to provide a scientific and well-researched account of the planet.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Mars. The first chapter provides an overview of the planet's history and its place in the solar system. The subsequent chapters delve into the planet's physical features, including its atmosphere, surface, and geological formations.One of the most significant contributions of the book is Lowell's theory of Martian canals. Lowell believed that these canals were evidence of an intelligent civilization on Mars, and he provides detailed descriptions and maps of these features in the book. While this theory has since been disproven, it remains a fascinating part of the history of astronomy and planetary science.Overall, ""Mars"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astronomy, planetary science, or the history of science. The book is well-written and accessible, making it an excellent choice for both experts and lay readers alike.Description of canals and oases of Mars by astronomer Perceval Lowell, placed here because, hey, at least he meant well.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

68 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1895

Reviews

[Silvia Kuna Ballero]

Lowell's work itself is beyond reviewing as it belongs to such a different era that it is very difficult for me to judge it with a clear mind, so this review is more about the particular paperback edition I've been reading, published by The Perfect Library in 2015, which is completely devoid of illustrations and thus lacking very important material that is referred to across the text. As the copyright has expired, it's better to look for the text online.