Born in Dublin in 1862, Mary Proctor was an author and amateur astronomer. As well as many novels, Mary wrote various non-fiction volumes mostly popularising astronomical study. Now scarce, her 1924 work “Evenings with the Stars” takes the reader on a journey around the constellations of the northern hemisphere, and is written in a typically […]
We are delighted to have acquired a fine collection of volumes relating to Britain’s most northerly archipelago: Shetland. The books cover a wide range of areas including the history, topography, literature, archaeology, architecture and natural history of the islands. Almost all of the books are in fine or as new condition. A selection are shown […]