Publisher's Synopsis
""An Essay Towards A History Of The Principal Comets That Have Appeared Since The Year 1742"" is a book written by Charles Burney and published in 1769. The book is a comprehensive study of the comets that have appeared since 1742 and provides a detailed account of their characteristics, movements, and the scientific observations made about them. The author has collected information from various sources and presented it in a systematic and organized manner. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific comet and provides a detailed analysis of its appearance, trajectory, and impact on astronomy. The author has also provided illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts better. The book is an important contribution to the field of astronomy and is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the study of comets.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.