Pleasant Ways in Science by Richard A. Proctor
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"Pleasant Ways in Science" by Richard A. Proctor is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book is expected to explore various interesting discoveries and inquiries in contemporary science, aiming to engage a general audience without getting bogged down in technical details. Proctor aims to provide accessible paths to understanding scientific topics, particularly in the realm of astronomy and the natural sciences. The opening of the text introduces a
discussion on solar research, specifically focusing on the recent discovery of oxygen in the sun, as revealed through its spectrum. Proctor summarizes key historical insights from earlier studies of light and the sun's atmosphere, highlighting how spectroscopic analysis can reveal the presence of elements by their absorption lines. In this section, the author sets the stage for a broader examination of various scientific discoveries, aiming to intrigue readers and foster further interest in the natural sciences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony), 1837-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pleasant Ways in Science |
| Contents | Oxygen in the sun -- Sun-spot, storm, and famine -- New ways of measuring the sun's distance -- Drifting light-waves -- The new star which faded into star-mist -- Star-grouping, star-drift, and star-mist -- Mallet's theory of volcanoes -- Towards the North Pole -- A mighty sea-wave -- Strange sea creatures -- On some marvels in telegraphy -- The phonograph, or voice-recorder -- The gorilla and other apes -- The use and abuse of food -- Ozone -- Dew -- The levelling power of rain -- Ancient Babylonian astrogony. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54376 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54376-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 629 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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