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Popular Science: Recent Researches on the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Meteors, the Earth, Phenomena of Life, Sight and Sound, Inventions and

Popular Science: Recent Researches on the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Meteors, the Earth, Phenomena of Life, Sight and Sound, Inventions and

Timbs, John

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ISBN10: 1161812903
ISBN13: 9781161812909
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Popular Science: Recent Researches On The Sun, Moon, Stars, And Meteors, The Earth, Phenomena Of Life, Sight And Sound, Inventions And Discoveries is a book written by John Timbs and published in 1871. The book is a collection of essays on various scientific topics, including astronomy, geology, biology, and physics. The first section of the book focuses on the celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, stars, and meteors. Timbs discusses recent discoveries and theories about these objects, including their composition, movements, and effects on Earth. The second section of the book explores the Earth itself, including its geological history, climate, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes. The third section of the book delves into the world of biology and the phenomena of life, including the structure and function of plants and animals, as well as the human body. The fourth section of the book discusses the science of perception, including sight and sound. Timbs explores the mechanics of vision and hearing, as well as the ways in which humans interpret and process sensory information. The final section of the book is devoted to inventions and discoveries, including recent advances in technology and science. Timbs discusses the history of various inventions, including the steam engine, telegraph, and telephone, as well as recent developments in electricity and chemistry. Overall, Popular Science: Recent Researches On The Sun, Moon, Stars, And Meteors, The Earth, Phenomena Of Life, Sight And Sound, Inventions And Discoveries is a comprehensive overview of scientific knowledge in the mid-19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the state of scientific understanding at the time and serves as a valuable historical document for modern readers interested in the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.

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