Curiosities Of Science, Past And Present (1869)

Curiosities of Science, Past and Present is a book written by John Timbs and first published in 1869. The book is a collection of fascinating stories and anecdotes about the history of science, covering a wide range of topics from astronomy and physics to chemistry and medicine. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific area of science. Within each chapter, Timbs explores the history of scientific discoveries and inventions, highlighting the curious and often surprising stories behind them. For example, in the chapter on astronomy, Timbs tells the story of the astronomer Tycho Brahe, who lost his nose in a duel and replaced it with a silver one. In the chapter on chemistry, he discusses the discovery of phosphorus and the strange and dangerous experiments that were conducted with it in the 17th century. Throughout the book, Timbs also includes profiles of famous scientists and inventors, such as Galileo, Isaac Newton, and Benjamin Franklin. He provides insight into their lives and work, as well as the social and historical context in which they lived. Overall, Curiosities of Science, Past and Present is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and the curious stories behind some of the world's most important scientific discoveries.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.