The Pleiades

The Pleiades is a book written by William Tyler Olcott that explores the mythology and astronomy behind the famous star cluster known as the Pleiades. The book delves into the history of the Pleiades in various cultures, including Greek, Native American, and Japanese, and how they have been viewed and interpreted over time. Olcott also provides scientific explanations of the Pleiades, including their distance from Earth, their composition, and their movement through the galaxy. The book is filled with illustrations, photographs, and diagrams that help to bring the Pleiades to life for readers. Overall, The Pleiades is a fascinating read for anyone interested in astronomy, mythology, or the intersection between the two.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Star Lore of all Ages, by William Tyler Olcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597709.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.