Bøger af Robert Evans Peterson

Familiar Science: Or The Scientific Explanation Of Common Things is a book written by Robert Evans Peterson in 1857. This book provides a detailed explanation of various scientific phenomena that are commonly observed in our everyday lives. Peterson's aim is to make science accessible to the layman by explaining complex scientific concepts in a simple and understandable way.The book covers a wide range of topics including the properties of matter, the nature of light and sound, the principles of electricity and magnetism, and the mechanics of motion. It also delves into the science behind common household items such as soap, candles, and clocks. Peterson uses a conversational tone throughout the book, making it an easy and enjoyable read.Familiar Science is not only a valuable resource for those interested in science, but it is also an important historical document. It provides a glimpse into the scientific knowledge and understanding of the mid-19th century, and how it was communicated to the general public. The book is a testament to the importance of science education and the role it plays in our daily lives.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.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.