Men and Measures by Edward Nicholson
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"Men and Measures" by Edward Nicholson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the development and evolution of weights and measures from ancient civilizations to modern times. Nicholson aims to showcase the significance of various measurement systems, particularly focusing on the origins of the metric and imperial units commonly used today. The opening of the book introduces the concept of measurement systems
as fundamentally related to human anatomy, with ancient measures derived from parts of the human body, such as the cubit and span. The author discusses the transition from these natural standards to established units, highlighting the historical importance of precise measurements in various cultures. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of ancient systems, such as the Egyptian cubit, and forms a foundation for examining the broader implications of evolving standards throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nicholson, Edward |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12011234 |
| Title | Men and Measures |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider 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: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Weights and measures -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56290 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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