Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe.

  • Balfour Stewart
Date:
1878
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Credit: Paradoxical philosophy : a sequel to the Unseen universe. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Tanner.—FIRST PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE. By Henry Tanner, F.C.S., Professor of Agricultural Science, University College, Aberystwith, Examiner in the Principles of Agriculture under the Government Department of Science. i8mo. is. Taylor.—SOUND AND MUSIC : A Non-Mathematical Trea- tise on the Physical Constitution of Musical Sounds and Harmony, including the Chief Acoustical Discoveries of Professor Helm- holtz. By Sedley Taylor, M.A., late Fellow of Trinity Col- ledge, Cambridge. Large crown 8vo. 8s. 6d. “ In no previous scientific treatise do we remember so exhaustive and so richly illustrated a description of forms of vibration and of wave-motion in fluidsI—Musical Standard. Thomson.—Works by Sir Wyville Thomson, K.C.B., F.R.S. THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA : An Account of the General Results of the Dredging Cruises of H.M.SS. “Porcupine” and “Lightning” during the Summers of 1868-69 and 70, under the scientific direction of Dr. Carpenter, F.R.S., J. Gwyn Jeffreys, F. R. S., and Sir Wyville Thomson, F. R. S. With nearly 100 Illustrations and 8 coloured Maps and Plans. Second Edition. Royal 8vo. cloth, gilt. 3IJ. 6d. The Athenaeum says: “ The book is full of interesting matter, and is written by a master of the art of popular exposition. It is excellently illustrated', both coloured maps and woodcuts possessing high merit. Those xvho have already become interested in dredging operations zvill of course make a point of reading this work ; those who wish to be pleasantly introduced to the subject, and rightly to appreciate the news which arrives from time to time from the ‘ Challenger,’ should not fail to seek instruction from it A TPIE VOYAGE OF THE “ CHALLENGER.”—THE ATLAN- TIC. A Preliminary account of the Exploring Voyages of H.M.S. “Challenger,” during the year 1873 and the early part of 1876. With numerous Illustrations, Coloured Maps & Charts, & Portrait of the Author, engraved'.by C. H. Jeens. 2 Vols. Medium 8vo. 42s. The Times says:—“ It is right that the public should have some authoritative account of the general results of the expedition, and that as many of the ascertained data as may be accepted with con- fidence should speedily find their place in the general body of scientific knowledge. No one can be more competent than the accomplished scientific chief of the expedition to satisfy the public in this respect. . . . The paper, printing, and especially the numerous illustrations, are of the highest quality. . . . We have rarely, if ever, seen more beautiful specimens of wood engraving than abotmd in this work. . . . Sir Wyville Thomson's style is particularly attractive; he is easy and graceful, but vigorous and exceedingly
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