Useful Knowledge: Volume 1. Minerals by William Bingley
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"Useful Knowledge: Volume 1. Minerals" by William Bingley is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as an accessible introduction to the field of mineralogy, detailing natural minerals and their significance to human life and industry. The author aims to provide a comprehensive overview of various minerals, their properties, and their uses, making it approachable for general readers. The opening of the work establishes its educational intent,
emphasizing the importance of understanding minerals in light of their numerous applications in everyday life. Bingley critiques previous methods of instruction, such as the use of catechisms for children's learning, and aims to provide a more thorough and engaging account suitable for all readers. He outlines the organization of the book, explaining how each mineral will be introduced with a definition, characteristics, and practical applications, highlighting its relevance to natural history and human progress. This systematic approach encourages readers to explore the foundational elements and classification of minerals, setting the stage for a detailed examination of specific minerals in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bingley, William, 1774-1823 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Useful Knowledge: Volume 1. Minerals Or, a familiar account of the various productions of nature |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Geology, Economic |
| Subject | Commercial products |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57898 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57898-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 624 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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