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What is an almanac?

What is an almanac? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (astronomy) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.
  2. A handbook, typically published annually, containing information on a particular subject
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He took two steps over to the almanac calendar hanging next to the apothecary's chest, and peered at it thoughtfully.
His fascination with the event led him to discover for himself when eclipses might occur using only an almanac and a book on geography.
As well as his annual almanac, he produced a series of astrological and prophetic pamphlets.
Each county page has an almanac style display with information related to the county, such as county seat, date formed, and origin of name.
I looked to see if there were any books-an old almanac, begrimed and greasy, hanging against the wall, was all the literature offered.
It was another Johannes, also a German, who in 1472 became the first person to print an astronomical almanac.

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