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The book explores the fascinating world of comets, with a focus on Halley's Comet, whose return in 1986 served as the impetus for the book. Calder explores the history of man's relationship with comets, from ancient myths to modern science.
A popularly written overview of the evolution of the universe and life on Earth, with many outstanding photographs and illustrations.
The work was originally published in 1959 and was awarded the first prize for the promotion of literature for children and young people in 1960 and has been translated into several languages. As a follow-up, Rackwitz wrote "Sunken Worlds - Far S