The forms of water in clouds [and] rivers, ice [and] glaciers / by John Tyndall.

  • John Tyndall
Date:
1883
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Credit: The forms of water in clouds [and] rivers, ice [and] glaciers / by John Tyndall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    courerted tliem into tlie little book here presented to tlie reader. The amount of attention bestowed upon the volume induces me to give this brief history of its origin. A German critic, whom I have no reason to regard as speciallj favourable to me or it, makes the following remark on the style of the book : ' This passion [for the mountains] tempts him frequently to reveal more of his Alpine wanderings than is necessary for his demonstra- tions. The reader, however, will not find this a dis- agreeable interruption of the course of thought; for the book thereby gains wonderfully in vividness.' This, I TN Ould say, was the espress aim of the breaks referred to. I desired to keep my companion fresh as well as instructed, and these interruptions were so many breathing-places where the intellectual tension was purposely relaxed and the mind of the pupil braced to fresh action. Of other criticisms, flattering and otherwise, I for- bear to speak. As regards some of them, indeed, it would be a reproach to that manliness which I have sought to encourage in my pupil to return blow for blow. If the reader be acquainted with them, this will let him know how I regard them; and if he be not
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