The Story of Eclipses

George Frederick Chambers was a barrister, amateur astronomer and author, who wrote a number of popular books about science. He was introduced to astronomy by his uncle, who owned an observatory in Eastbourne, Sussex. George Chambers published his first book, A Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astronomy, when he was aged only 19 years. Chambers turned from engineering to study law. He became a barrister in 1868. Later Chambers became a prolific author. 

«The Story of Eclipses»  is a wonderful book on eclipses with special reference to the total solar eclipse of 1900. The author has tried to focus on all aspects of Eclipse from general believes to the scientific theory, the observation of the Astronomers and the historical data of Eclipses collected from various sources. This book will surely enrich the reader's knowledge of eclipses and will be in a better position to observe and enjoy eclipses after reading this book!