The Complete Works of Count Rumford, Vol. 3: Published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Rumford

9780484160780: The Complete Works of Count Rumford, Vol. 3: Published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484160788 ISBN 13: 9780484160780

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 52.30

Investigate the roots of heat science through Count Rumford’s 19th‑century experiments and practical insights.

This edition gathers a range of investigations into how heat moves, how it affects weight, and how heating and ventilation shape everyday processes. It blends careful experiment with real‑world observations, revealing both theoretical questions and practical improvements.

The book presents detailed accounts of experiments on calorific power, the behavior of liquids under heat, and the weight of bodies as they gain or lose heat. It also includes discussions of chimney fireplaces and other heating technologies, showing how scientific inquiry can inform better design and safer, more comfortable homes. Readers will encounter the author’s method, attention to precision, and reflections on the limits of single experiments.

Explore early methods for testing how heat interacts with water, alcohol, and other substances.
Learn how liquids conduct heat and how currents within fluids influence thermal transfer.
See how kitchen‑table experiments connect to larger questions about heating, weight, and safety.
Discover practical considerations for improving home heating and ventilation in historical context.

Ideal for readers of science history, 19th‑century experiments, and the evolution of thermodynamics and heating design.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.