An Account Of A Surprising Meteor, Seen In The Air, March 6, 1716, At Night (1716)

""An Account Of A Surprising Meteor, Seen In The Air, March 6, 1716, At Night"" is a book written by William Whiston in 1716. The book details the sighting of a meteor in the night sky on March 6, 1716, and provides a firsthand account of the event. Whiston, a mathematician and astronomer, describes the meteor's appearance and trajectory, as well as its potential impact on the Earth. He also includes observations made by other witnesses, and discusses the scientific theories surrounding meteors at the time. The book serves as a historical record of a significant astronomical event, and provides insight into the scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural world in the early 18th century.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.