The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science By: John Alexander Hammerton (1871-1949)
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science by John Alexander Hammerton is a comprehensive collection of scientific writings from some of the greatest minds in history. From Charles Darwin to Marie Curie, this volume covers a wide range of topics, including physics, biology, chemistry, and more. One of the standout features of this book is the range of authors and their diverse perspectives on science. The compilation includes classic works such as Isaac Newton's "Principia" and Albert Einstein's "Relativity: The Special and General Theory," as well as lesser-known but equally valuable contributions from scientists around the world. Hammerton's editing and commentary provide context and background information that help to illuminate the significance of each work. This makes the book accessible to readers of all levels of scientific knowledge, from beginners to experts. Overall, The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science is a valuable addition to any library, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of scientific thought and discovery. It serves as a reminder of the incredible contributions that science has made to our understanding of the world around us. First Page: [Illustration: William Harvey] THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS JOINT EDITORS ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge J.A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia VOL. XV SCIENCE WM. H. WISE & Co. Table of Contents PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM HARVEY Frontispiece PAGE BRAMWELL, JOHN MILNE Hypnotism: Its History, Practice and Theory 1 BUFFON, COMTE DE Natural History 12 CHAMBERS, ROBERT Vestiges of Creation 22 CUVIER, GEORGES The Surface of the Globe 33 DARWIN, CHARLES The Origin of Species 43 DAVY, SIR HUMPHRY Elements of Chemical Philosophy 64 FARADAY, MICHAEL Experimental Researches in Electricity 75 The Chemical History of a Candle 85 FOREL, AUGUSTE The Senses of Insects 95 GALILEO Dialogues on the System of the World 105 GALTON, SIR FRANCIS Essays in Eugenics 111 HAECKEL, ERNST The Evolution of Man 123 HARVEY, WILLIAM On the Motion of the Heart and Blood 136 HERSCHEL, SIR JOHN Outlines of Astronomy 146 HUMBOLDT, ALEXANDER VON Cosmos, a Sketch of the Universe ... Continue reading book >>

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science By: John Alexander Hammerton (1871-1949)

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science by John Alexander Hammerton is a comprehensive collection of scientific writings from some of the greatest minds in history. From Charles Darwin to Marie Curie, this volume covers a wide range of topics, including physics, biology, chemistry, and more.

One of the standout features of this book is the range of authors and their diverse perspectives on science. The compilation includes classic works such as Isaac Newton's "Principia" and Albert Einstein's "Relativity: The Special and General Theory," as well as lesser-known but equally valuable contributions from scientists around the world.

Hammerton's editing and commentary provide context and background information that help to illuminate the significance of each work. This makes the book accessible to readers of all levels of scientific knowledge, from beginners to experts.

Overall, The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science is a valuable addition to any library, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of scientific thought and discovery. It serves as a reminder of the incredible contributions that science has made to our understanding of the world around us.

First Page:

[Illustration: William Harvey]

THE WORLD'S GREATEST BOOKS

JOINT EDITORS

ARTHUR MEE Editor and Founder of the Book of Knowledge

J.A. HAMMERTON Editor of Harmsworth's Universal Encyclopaedia

VOL. XV

SCIENCE

WM. H. WISE & Co.

Table of Contents

PORTRAIT OF WILLIAM HARVEY Frontispiece

PAGE

BRAMWELL, JOHN MILNE Hypnotism: Its History, Practice and Theory 1

BUFFON, COMTE DE Natural History 12

CHAMBERS, ROBERT Vestiges of Creation 22

CUVIER, GEORGES The Surface of the Globe 33

DARWIN, CHARLES The Origin of Species 43

DAVY, SIR HUMPHRY Elements of Chemical Philosophy 64

FARADAY, MICHAEL Experimental Researches in Electricity 75 The Chemical History of a Candle 85

FOREL, AUGUSTE The Senses of Insects 95

GALILEO Dialogues on the System of the World 105

GALTON, SIR FRANCIS Essays in Eugenics 111

HAECKEL, ERNST The Evolution of Man 123

HARVEY, WILLIAM On the Motion of the Heart and Blood 136

HERSCHEL, SIR JOHN Outlines of Astronomy 146

HUMBOLDT, ALEXANDER VON Cosmos, a Sketch of the Universe ... Continue reading book >>

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