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Written in the Stars

Alison Davies
Constellations, Facts and Folklore
A contemporary illustrated guide to the facts and folklore of the night sky.

Ever looked up and longed to know more about the constellations that inhabit the night sky? This is the perfect guide to discovering the stars and their stories.

Written in the Stars leads you through the heavens above as you discover the scientific facts, legends and myths that surround the 88 constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Uncover the patterns in the stars through the richly illustrated pages of this charming book, which brings each of the constellations to life. 

Discover the secret to why crows are as black as coal, which goddess weaves coloured clouds, who cut their hair to protect their husband, and which is the smallest star in the sky.

Visually stunning, with metallic ink throughout, Written in the Stars captures the beauty of our twinkling night sky and is the perfect gift for novice stargazers and armchair astronomers alike. 

Details:
ISBN:
9781787131767
Format:
Hardback
Page Count:
208
Dimensions:
19.20cm x 14.30cm
Weight:
508g
Publisher:
Quadrille
Genre:
General

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