Front matter
Reading edition
AUTHOR OF "THE EXPANSE OF HEAVEN," "THE INFINITIES AROUND US," "THE UNIVERSE OF STARS," "THE SUN," "THE MOON," ETC., ETC.
WITH FIFTY-FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS
New York A. C. ARMSTRONG AND SON 714, BROADWAY All rights reserved
"Spirit of nature! here, In this interminable wilderness Of worlds, at whose immensity Even soaring fancy staggers, Here is thy fitting temple. Yet not the lightest leaf That quivers to the passing breeze Is less instinct with thee."—Shelley.