This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: William Hunt & Co. in 1876 in 491 pages; Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Astronomy; Nature / Star Observation; Religion / Religion & Science; Science / Astronomy;