In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

In Anticipation Of The Solar Eclipses Visible In 2017 And 2024, An Exploration Of The Scientific And Cultural Significance Of This Mesmerizing Cosmic Display. An Introduction To Solar Eclipses. Colossal Celestial Spectacles ; Watching People Watch Eclipses ; What You See And Why You See It -- Eclipses In The Ancient World. Eclipses Computer Stonehenge ; Babylonian Decryptions ; Greek Science ; The Crucifixion Darkness ; Ancient Chinese Secrecy ; Maya Prediction ; Aztec Sacrifice -- Eclipses In The Modern Age. The Rebirth Of Eclipse Science Is Islam And Europe ; The New England Eclipses Of 1806 ; Expedition To Pike's Peak, 1878 ; New York's Central Park, 1925 -- Lessons From Eclipses. The Eclipses As Cartographer And Timekeeper ; Zoologists Chasing Shadow -- Personal Eclipses. Eclipses In Culture -- A Confession -- Appendix. A Brief Chronology Of Solar Eclipses. Anthony Aveni. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 277-298) And Index.