The Wonders of the Heavens

In his contribution to the Wonders of Science series, Camille Flammarion offers a broad view of astronomy.  He includes not only the scientific facts of the time, but also related works of poetry, ancient mythology and lovely depictions of the constellations, nebulae and planets.

Cover of book

Flammarion, Camille, Winifred James Lockyer, Mrs, and d. 1871. The wonders of the heavens. New York: C. Scribner & co.   John Crerar Library, University of Chicago, QB44.F58

Poem from The Wonders of the Heavens

Flammarion, Camille, Winifred James Lockyer, Mrs, and d. 1871. The wonders of the heavens. New York: C. Scribner & co.   John Crerar Library, University of Chicago, QB44.F58