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""The Knowledge of the Heavens and the Earth Made Easy: Or the First Principles of Astronomy and Geography"" is a book written by Isaac Watts and first published in 1760. The book is a comprehensive guide to the concepts and principles of astronomy and geography, aimed at providing a clear and concise understanding of these subjects to readers. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on astronomy and the second part on geography. In the first part, Watts covers topics such as the motions of the planets, the phases of the moon, eclipses, and the measurement of time. He also discusses the history of astronomy and the contributions made by famous astronomers such as Copernicus and Galileo.In the second part of the book, Watts provides an overview of the Earth's physical features, including its continents, oceans, mountains, and rivers. He also explores the topics of climate, weather, and the distribution of plants and animals around the world. Throughout the book, Watts uses clear and simple language to explain complex concepts, making it accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge. The book is also illustrated with diagrams and maps to help readers visualize the ideas being presented.Overall, ""The Knowledge of the Heavens and the Earth Made Easy"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about astronomy and geography. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge on these subjects and is written in a way that is easy to understand and engaging to read.Explained By The Use Of Globes And Maps.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.