The Popular Science Review, 1881, Vol. 5: A Quarterly Miscellany of Entertaining and Instructive Articles on Scientific Subjects; Volume XX of Entire Series (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. S. Dallas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265538823 ISBN 13: 9780265538821

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore 19th-century science in a single, engaging collection

Discover a quarterly miscellany that brings entertaining and instructive articles on scientific subjects into one volume. Edited by W. S. Dallas, this classic work compiles a broad slate of topics from astronomy and geology to biology and chemistry, reflecting the era’s curiosity and method.

This edition gathers diverse essays and summaries, including a detailed look at Jupiter’s observed changes, discussions of plant and animal life, and investigations into electricity, heat, and diffusion. Expect accessible writing that invites curiosity, often with illustrations to illuminate complex ideas. The material is presented as a snapshot of scientific thinking and discovery from the period, designed for readers who enjoy learning about the natural world through both observation and explanation.

• A wide range of science topics, from planets and celestial events to the anatomy of insects and the behavior of electrical currents.
• Clear explanations of experiments, discoveries, and the methods scientists used in the era.
• Period illustrations and diagrams that help visualize ideas and observations.
• A blend of practical summaries and theoretical discussions across multiple disciplines.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical science writing, curious minds seeking a survey of late 19th-century knowledge, and fans of accessible, period-appropriate explanations of natural phenomena.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265538823
• ISBN 13: 9780265538821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 413