Star Lore of All Ages (Dover Books on Astronomy)

An influential writer on star lore and observation and leader of the American amateur astronomers movement, Olcott (1873-1936) here presents the stories and science of major and some minor constellations and other features of the Northern Hemisphere. He includes charts, drawings, and photographs. Originally published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1911. The new edition adds an appendix of data on stars and astronomy, an index of constellations, and an introduction by astronomer Fred Schaaf. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)