Peterson’s Familiar Science; or, The Scientific Explanation of Common Things — To Which Is Added Scientific Amusements for Young People

Peterson's Familiar Science; or, The Scientific Explanation of Common Things. Revised Edition, published in Philadelphia by Sower, Potts & Co., 1863. Edited by R. E. Peterson, with the added work Scientific Amusements for Young People by John Henry Pepper. A genuine mid-19th century American science text presenting clear explanations of everyday scientific phenomena, widely used in early educational settings. An interesting example of Civil War-era popular science and domestic scientific instruction. Condition: Poor/Fair. Significant spine deterioration with cloth loss and exposed binding mesh; hinges weak and binding shaken. General wear, foxing, and age toning throughout. Title page intact though prior pastedown damage visible. Text complete and readable. Structurally fragile but a sound antiquarian reading copy. A desirable antique volume for collectors of early science, educational history, or decorative 19th-century books.