THE SEVEN FOLLIES OF SCIENCE
Reading edition
A POPULAR ACCOUNT OF THE MOST FAMOUS SCIENTIFIC IMPOSSIBILITIES AND THE ATTEMPTS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE TO SOLVE THEM.
To which is Added a Small Budget of Interesting Paradoxes, Illusions, and Marvels.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS
BY JOHN PHIN
Author of "How to Use the Microscope"; "The Workshop Companion"; "The Shakespeare Cyclopedia"; Editor Marquis of Worcester's, "Century of Inventions"; Etc.
SECOND EDITION
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NEW YORK D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY 23 Murray and 27 Warren Sts. 1906
Copyright, 1906, By D. Van Nostrand Company.