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American Eclipse: A Nation's Epic Race to Catch the Shadow of the Moon and Win the Glory of the World

American Eclipse

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"American Eclipse" by David Baron is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing
Winner of the AIP Science Communication Award
An Amazon Best Book of the Year (Science)
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Book of the Year
Finalist for the Colorado Book Award (Nonfiction)
Booklist Editors' Choice (Science & Technology)

Featuring a new afterword priming readers for the total solar eclipse of 2024, this "essential" (BBC) account brilliantly captures the celestial and human drama of eclipses.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and science of solar eclipses, especially in the United States during the 19th century.
Focus: The scientific and historical aspects of solar eclipses, including their observation and cultural impact.
Covers: The celestial phenomena of solar eclipses and their significance in American history and science.
Why It Matters: Provides a detailed narrative linking astronomical events with historical context, enhancing understanding of eclipses and their role in science and society.

"American Eclipse" by David Baron is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: David Baron

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science Writing
Winner of the AIP Science Communication Award
An Amazon Best Book of the Year (Science)
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Book of the Year
Finalist for the Colorado Book Award (Nonfiction)
Booklist Editors' Choice (Science & Technology)

Featuring a new afterword priming readers for the total solar eclipse of 2024, this "essential" (BBC) account brilliantly captures the celestial and human drama of eclipses.
AuthorDavid Baron
PublisherLiveright Publishing Corporation
Published2024-03-05
ISBN-139781324094692
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsHistory
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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