Observations On The Temple Of Serapis At Pozzuoli Near Naples (1847)

Observations On The Temple Of Serapis At Pozzuoli Near Naples is a book written by Charles Babbage in 1847. The book is a detailed account of the Temple of Serapis, which is located in Pozzuoli, Italy, near Naples. Babbage was a mathematician and inventor who is best known for designing the first mechanical computer. In this book, he describes his observations of the temple and its architecture, as well as his theories about its history and purpose. Babbage was particularly interested in the temple's unique feature of having three levels of columns, each with a different design. He also examined the temple's intricate carvings and sculptures, and speculated about their meaning. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a brilliant scientist and his observations of one of the ancient world's most mysterious and intriguing structures.With An Attempt To Explain The Causes Of The Frequent Elevation And Depression Of Large Portions Of The Earths Surface In Remote Periods, And To Prove That Those Causes Continue In Action At The Present Time. With A Supplement. Conjectures On The Physical Condition Of The Surface Of The Moon.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.