The Popular Science Monthly, Vol. 27: May to October, 1885 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. L. Youmans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265516730 ISBN 13: 9780265516737

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore late 19th-century science in one volume, a rich mix of reports, notes, and health and technology insights.

This edition gathers a wide range of scientific discussion from The Popular Science Monthly in 1885. It blends evidence, curiosity, and everyday relevance, offering readers a snapshot of how science and its everyday implications were talked about more than a century ago. The content covers chemistry, biology, astronomy, public health, technology, and the social side of scientific life, including obituaries, correspondence, and book notices.

• A broad look at scientific topics of the era, from plant and animal studies to practical innovations.
• Obituaries and short reports on notable scientists and their work.
• Correspondence, notes, and discussions that show how science circulated ideas in 1885.
• Book notices and editorial context that reflect the period’s scholarly conversations.

Ideal for readers of historical science literature who want a window into how science sounded in 1885 and how its ideas connected to daily life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265516730
• ISBN 13: 9780265516737
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 893