Science in Short Chapters


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(4.4 stars; 4 reviews)

This is a collection of articles written by W. Mattieu Williams on different subjects, that in his opinion "are likely to be interesting to all readers who are sufficiently intelligent to prefer sober fact to sensational fiction, but who, at the same time, do not profess to be scientific specialists." This book offers and intriguing glimpse into the scientific ideas of late 19th century. Though nowadays these essays should not be seen as wholly scientifically accurate, they are still entertaining and in many basic aspects remain truthful. - Summary by Kikisaulite (17 hr 6 min)

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The Fuel of the Sun, Part I 29:36 Gelesen von ke126
The Fuel of the Sun, Part II 23:55 Gelesen von ke126
The Fuel of the Sun, Part III 21:52 Gelesen von ke126
Dr. Siemens’ Theory of the Sun 7:59 Gelesen von Colleen McMahon
Another World Down Here 21:00 Gelesen von Colleen McMahon
The Origin of Lunar Volcanoes 15:39 Gelesen von Colleen McMahon
Note on the Direct Effect of Sun-Spots on Terrestrial Climates 5:58 Gelesen von Availle
The Philosophy of the Radiometer and its Cosmical Revelations 18:18 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
On the Social Benefits of Paraffin 20:26 Gelesen von Steve C
The Solidity of the Earth 11:48 Gelesen von Jeffery
A Contribution to the History of Electric Lighting 20:40 Gelesen von Jordan Owen
The Formation of Coal 21:58 Gelesen von ke126
The Solar Eclipse of 1871 27:40 Gelesen von Availle
Meteoric Astronomy 22:56 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
The “Great Ice Age” and the Origin of the “Till”, Part I 30:35 Gelesen von Sam Isaacson
The “Great Ice Age” and the Origin of the “Till”, Part II 36:49 Gelesen von Sam Isaacson
The Barometer and the Weather, Part I 25:17 Gelesen von jenno
The Barometer and the Weather, Part II 24:12 Gelesen von jenno
The Chemistry of Bog Reclamation 25:42 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
Aerial Exploration of the Arctic Regions, Part I 27:01 Gelesen von Blane Aden McKoy
Aerial Exploration of the Arctic Regions, Part II 29:24 Gelesen von Blane Aden McKoy
The Limits of our Coal Supply, Part I 34:47 Gelesen von Blane Aden McKoy
The Limits of our Coal Supply, Part II 35:59 Gelesen von Blane Aden McKoy
“The Englishman’s Fireside” 26:06 Gelesen von Steve C
“Baily’s Beads” 6:25 Gelesen von BettyB
The Coloring of Green Tea 9:06 Gelesen von Availle
“Iron Filings” in Tea 13:30 Gelesen von Steve C
Concert-Room Acoustics 15:47 Gelesen von Anita Sloma-Martinez
Science and Spiritualism 36:26 Gelesen von Mickey Lee Rich
Mathematical Fictions 14:12 Gelesen von Availle
World-Smashing 12:13 Gelesen von tommack
The Dying Trees in Kensington Gardens 9:39 Gelesen von Amy Gramour
The Oleaginous Products of Thames Mud: Where they Come from and Where they Go 8:19 Gelesen von Wayne Cooke
Luminous Paint 11:05 Gelesen von KevinS
The Origin and Probable Duration of Petroleum 20:36 Gelesen von Anita Sloma-Martinez
The Origin of Soap 10:22 Gelesen von BettyB
Oiling the Waves 10:44 Gelesen von Mickey Lee Rich
On the so-called “Crater Necks” and “Volcanic Bombs” of Ireland 11:41 Gelesen von Andrew Howley
Travertine 9:35 Gelesen von Andrew Howley
The Action of Frost in Water-Pipes and on Building Materials 21:21 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
The Corrosion of Building Stones 10:05 Gelesen von tommack
Fire-Clay and Anthracite 19:31 Gelesen von Rachel Marie
Count Rumford’s Cooking-Stoves 16:55 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
The “Consumption of Smoke” 12:55 Gelesen von Melanie D. Young
The Air of Stove-Heated Rooms 16:07 Gelesen von Jeffery
Ventilation by Open Fireplaces 12:37 Gelesen von Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)
Domestic Ventilation 29:33 Gelesen von Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)
Home Gardens for Smoky Towns, Part I 18:00 Gelesen von Mickey Lee Rich
Home Gardens for Smoky Towns, Part II 20:33 Gelesen von Mickey Lee Rich
Solids, Liquids, and Gases, Part I 22:02 Gelesen von Cadia B
Solids, Liquids, and Gases, Part II 25:22 Gelesen von Cadia B
Murchison and Babbage 6:39 Gelesen von Chad Jackson
Atmosphere versus Ether 6:47 Gelesen von ChadH94
A Neglected Disinfectant 3:41 Gelesen von Foon
Another Disinfectant 4:04 Gelesen von Foon
Ensilage 5:24 Gelesen von Foon
The Fracture of Comets 5:33 Gelesen von Availle
The Origin of Comets 4:19 Gelesen von Availle

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(5 stars)

well read and quite interesting. worth a listen.