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  • Classics of Modern Science

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by William S. Knickerbocker ...
    Classics of Modern Science gathers the landmark writings that transformed humanity's understanding of nature, from Copernicus and Bacon to Newton, Darwin, Pasteur, Koch, and Faraday. Framed by a reflective introduction, it presents science as a heroic human achievement—one built on patience, courage, humility, and disciplined curiosity, and as central to the history of civilization itself. The ... Read more

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  • Edward Jenner and the Theory of Vaccination

    by Edward Jenner, William Walker, William S. Knickerbocker ...
    Edward Jenner, who by his discovery of vaccination has pre-eminently acquired a right to the title of the "Benefactor of Mankind," was born at the vicarage house of Berkeley, in Gloucestershire, and was the third son of the Rev. Stephen Jenner, rector of Rockhampton, and vicar of Berkeley. Jenner's father died when he was only five years old, leaving him to be brought up under the care of his ... Read more

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  • Classics of modern science

    Copernicus to Pasteur

    by Various ...
    Classics of Modern Science: (Copernicus to Pasteur) is an illuminating anthology that traces the intellectual revolution of modern science from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century through seminal texts by figures such as Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Harvey, Darwin, and Pasteur. Rather than merely summarizing discoveries, it presents science as a literary and philosophical enterprise, revealing ... Read more

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    by Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier ...
    The 1790 translation of the classic first published in 1789. According to Wikipedia, "Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier (26 August 1743 8 May 1794); the father of modern chemistry, was a French noble prominent in the histories of chemistry and biology. He stated the first version of the law of conservation of mass, recognized and named oxygen (1778) and hydrogen (1783), abolished the phlogiston theory, ... Read more

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  • The Chemical History of a Candle

    by Michael Faraday ...
    "The Chemical History of a Candle" is a fascinating exploration of the science behind a simple candle, presented by the renowned scientist Michael Faraday. In this work, Faraday delves into the chemical processes that occur when a candle burns, illustrating the principles of combustion, heat, and light. Through a series of lectures, he engages his audience with vivid demonstrations and accessible ... Read more

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  • The Secret of Life: Cosmic Rays and Radiations of Living Beings

    by Georges Lakhovsky ...
    The Secret of Life: Cosmic Rays and Radiations of Living Beings by Georges Lakhovsky is a groundbreaking exploration of the profound connections between cosmic energies and the vitality of all living organisms. Originally published in the early 20th century, this innovative work presents Lakhovsky's revolutionary theories on the role of cosmic rays and electromagnetic radiations in maintaining ... Read more

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  • How To Dowse - Experimental And Practical Radiesthesia

    by Marguerite Maury ...
    The author of this little book, Madame Marguerite Maury, is a lady of much experience in the teaching of Radiesthesia and in the practice of the art, particularly in its medical application. For many years she was a fully trained nurse and later took up massage in which she obtained conspicuously successful results. Some years ago, she happened to make the acquaintance of M. Louis Turenne, an ... Read more

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  • Harvard Classics Volume 30

    Faraday, Helmholtz, Kelvin, Newcomb, Etc

    by Michael Faraday, Golden Deer Classics, Hermann von Helmholtz, Lord Kelvin, Simon Newcomb, Sir Archibald Geikie ...
    Series Book 30 - Harvard Classics
    Contents: 1. The Forces of Matter and The Chemical History of a Candle, by Michael Faraday 2. On the Conservation of Force and Ice and Glaciers, by Hermann von Helmholtz 3. The Wave Theory of Light and The Tides, by Lord Kelvin 4. The Extent of the Universe, by Simon Newcomb 5. Geographical Evolution, by Sir Archibald Geikie ... Read more

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  • Man’s Place in the Universe

    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    "Man's Place in the Universe," Wallace explores various aspects of the human condition, evolutionary theory, and the broader context of the universe. The book delves into subjects such as the origin of life, the development of consciousness, the nature of the cosmos, and the relationship between humans and other living beings.One of the notable themes in the book is Wallace's emphasis on the ... Read more

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  • Opticks: Or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colors of Light

    by Sir Isaac Newton ...
    Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is without a doubt one of the most well-known and influential scientists in history; he made incalculable contributions to the fields of physics, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy and theology. From 1670 to 1672, Newton lectured on optics while developing his theory of color. This led to his invention of the refracting telescope in 1672, which would correct chromatic ... Read more

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  • Elements of Chemistry

    by Antoine Lavoisier ...
    Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) has been called the founder of modern chemistry. Among his important contributions were the application of the balance and the principle of conservation of mass to chemistry, the explanation of combustion and respiration in terms of combination with oxygen rather than loss of phlogiston, and a reform of chemical nomenclature.His "Elements of Chemistry" (Traité ... Read more

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  • The Gases of the Atmosphere

    Enriched edition. The History of Their Discovery

    by William Ramsay, Lance Evans ...
    In "The Gases of the Atmosphere," William Ramsay delves into the intricate composition of Earth's atmosphere, meticulously analyzing the various gases and their properties. His work is characterized by a rigorous scientific approach, blending empirical research with a clear, concise writing style that enhances comprehension for both specialists and general readers. Set against the backdrop of the ... Read more

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