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Chasing the Sun

the Epic Story of the Star That Gives Us Life
Dec 19, 2011jmikesmith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a thoroughly researched, densely packed book that will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the Sun. Cohen explains how our knowledge and perceptions of the Sun have changed through the last three millennia or so. He describes how we've thought of the Sun in science, religion, art (including visual arts, literature and poetry, and music), and politics, and probably a few perspectives I've missed. It's very well written, although it sometimes gets technical, whether he's writing about solar physics or literary symbolism. It's always engaging. It is quite long, however, and takes concentration to read. It is not a quick read. But from sunrise on Mount Fuji to sunset in Varanasi, there's something here for almost everyone.