The End of the World: A Scientific Inquiry, Kenneth Heuer, 1953 Hardcover

The End of the World: A Scientific Inquiry by Kenneth Heuer, offers a compelling exploration of both mythological and scientific perspectives on potential global catastrophes.

Heuer, an astronomer and physicist, begins by examining various legends and theories about the world's end. He then delves into scientific possibilities, discussing scenarios such as comet collisions, impacts from celestial bodies like the moon, asteroids, and stars, the death or explosion of the sun, and the threat of atomic war. 

The book is enhanced by illustrations from Chesley Bonestell, a renowned space artist.

This hardcover with dust jacket from 1953 is in good condition.