An Essay On The Tides: Theory Of The Two Forces (1855)

""An Essay On The Tides: Theory Of The Two Forces"" is a book written by Alexander Wilcocks in 1855. The book is about the theory of tides and the forces that cause them. Wilcocks explains the two forces that create the tides, which are the gravitational force of the moon and the sun, and how they interact with the Earth's rotation. The book also discusses the history of tidal research, including the work of Galileo, Newton, and Laplace. Wilcocks provides mathematical equations to explain his theory and includes diagrams to illustrate his points. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for those with a background in physics and mathematics. Overall, ""An Essay On The Tides: Theory Of The Two Forces"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the science of tides and their impact on the Earth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.