Scientific Side Lights

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Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science By Simon Newcomb, 1906 Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science by Simon Newcomb A prominent theme in the collection is that of the structure, extent, and duration of the universe. Here some repetition of ideas was found unavoidable, in a case where What is substantially a single theme has been treated in the various forms Which it as sumed in the light of constantly growing knowledge. If the critical reader finds this a defect, the author can plead in extenuation only the difficulty of avoid ing it under the circumstances. Although mainly astronomical, a number of discussions relating to general scientific subjects have been included. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

"Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science" is a fantastic series of essays authored by Simon Newcomb, an outstanding 19th-century American astronomer and mathematician. This e-book offers readers a fascinating exploration of numerous topics in astronomy and related medical fields, presented in a reachable and attractive manner. In this collection, Newcomb delves into an extensive range of topics, inclusive of celestial mechanics, the history of astronomy, and the practical programs of medical information. He illuminates complex medical principles with clarity, making them comprehensible to each the scientifically inclined and the overall reader. Newcomb's essays also show off his keen interest inside the records of astronomy, revealing the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos over the centuries. What sets this painting apart is its capability to provide "side-lights," or insightful perspectives, on the numerous facets of astronomy and its connections to other clinical disciplines. Newcomb's writing now not handiest imparts know-how however additionally encourages readers to understand the profound impact of astronomy on our expertise of the universe and our location inside it. "Side-Lights on Astronomy and Kindred Fields of Popular Science" stands as a testomony to Simon Newcomb's ardour for popularizing science and making it handy to a broader audience.

Vols. for 1911-13 contain the Proceedings of the Helminothological Society of Washington, ISSN 0018-0120, 1st-15th meeting.

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