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Teneriffe, an Astronomer's Experiment: Or, Specialities of a Residence Above the Clouds - Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy
Charles Piazzi Smyth
Teneriffe, an Astronomer's Experiment: Or, Specialities of a Residence Above the Clouds - Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy
Charles Piazzi Smyth
C. Piazzi Smyth paints a vivid anecdotal picture of the trials and tribulations of life while collecting precise astronomical data from the side of a volcano. Richly descriptive of Tenerife's people, wildlife, breathtaking scenery and geography, this memoir timelessly shows the joys and challenges of scientific research in the field.
512 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 10, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108014120 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 512 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 216 × 29 mm · 650 g |
| Language | English |
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