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Wonders of physical science

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A popular science work exploring physics concepts in everyday life, this book explains phenomena like light, sound, electricity, and matter in clear, engaging language, aiming to make complex scientific ideas accessible to general readers.
A popular science work exploring physics concepts in everyday life, this book explains phenomena like light, sound, electricity, and matter in clear, engaging language, aiming to make complex scientific ideas accessible to general readers.
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A black-and-white engraved portrait of a man from an earlier era, shown from the shoulders up. He has short hair, a thin mustache, and a small beard. He wears a large, ruffled collar, with a calm, direct expression.

WONDERS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Readable Books in Natural Knowledge Globe 8vo.

WONDERS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE. By E. E. FOURNIER, B.Sc.

TILLERS OF THE GROUND. By Marion I. NEWBIGIN, D.Sc.

THREADS IN THE WEB OF LIFE. By Professor J. ARTHUR THOMSON, M.A., and MARGARET R. THOMSON.

And others to follow.

MACMILLAN AND CO., LTD., LONDON.

Readable Books in Natural Knowledge

WONDERS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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A vintage black-and-white map spanning from Spain and Morocco in the west to Afghanistan and India in the east, showing the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Arabia, Persia, and North Africa, with key cities marked.

WONDERS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

BY

E. E. FOURNIER, B.Sc. ASSOCIATE OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, LONDON

To try things oft, and never to give over, doth wonders.—BACON.

MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED ST. MARTIN’S STREET, LONDON 1910

PUBLISHERS’ NOTE

SO much attention is now given to the practical and systematic study of science in schools that the valuable influence of descriptive scientific literature is apt to be overlooked. An intimate knowledge of the simplest fact in Nature can be obtained only by personal observation or experiment in the open air or the laboratory, but broad views of scientific thought and progress are secured best from books in which the methods and results of investigation are stated in language which is simple without being childish.

Books intended to promote interest in science must differ completely from laboratory guides, text-books, or works of reference. They should aim at exalting the scientific spirit which leads men to devote their lives to the advancement of natural knowledge, and at showing how the human race eventually reaps the benefit of such research. Inspiration rather than information should be the keynote; and the execution should awaken in the reader not only appreciation of the scientific method of study and spirit of self-sacrifice, but also a desire to emulate the lives of men whose labours have brought the knowledge of Nature to its present position.

These are the objects of the series of Readable Books in Natural Knowledge to which the present volume belongs. Each volume will endeavour to stimulate interest in the studies with which it is concerned, and to present natural phenomena and laws broadly and attractively. It is hoped that the books will provide the reading matter urgently required in connection with the science work in schools and will appeal also to a wide circle of other readers. The series should be of service in directing attention to the nobility of scientific ideals and the ultimate value of results obtained by careful and faithful work.

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