Star-land : being talks with young people about the wonders of the heavens (1891)
Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), Sir, 1840-1913 · London ; Paris : Cassell & Co. · leaf 91
f the earth and the moon. 76 Star-Land. In fact, experiments somewhat similar to those I describehave been actually going on in every kitchen in the landduring this festive season. For have not globes and ballsof all sorts and sizes been made of plum-pudding, and itwill only require a little care… … Fijr. 31.—Relative Size3 of the Earth and the Moon. It is just a little bigger than a cricket ball. It should,however, only make its appearance at a bachelors table.Were it set down before a hearty circle on Christmas Daydire disappointment would result. One boy of sound con-stitution could eat it…
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