The Treatise On The Astrolabe Of Geoffrey Chaucer (1870)

The Treatise On The Astrolabe Of Geoffrey Chaucer is a book written by the famous medieval English poet Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. This particular edition of the book was published in 1870 and includes an introduction by the editor, Walter William Skeat.The book is a guide to the use of an astrolabe, a medieval instrument used for measuring the positions of the stars and planets. Chaucer wrote the treatise for his son, who he wanted to teach how to use the astrolabe. In the book, Chaucer explains the different parts of the astrolabe, how to use it to find the positions of the stars and planets, and how to use it to tell time.The book is written in Middle English, the language spoken in England during the Middle Ages. The language may be difficult for modern readers to understand, but the editor has included helpful notes and explanations throughout the book to make it more accessible.Overall, The Treatise On The Astrolabe Of Geoffrey Chaucer is an important historical document that provides insight into medieval astronomy and the educational practices of the time. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest poets in the English language.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.