02225cam a22003253u 4500 1705 UtSlPG 20260610133048.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 Q Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943 A History of Science — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Volume 1: The beginnings of science Release date is 1999-04-01 Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger "A History of Science — Volume 1" by Henry Smith Williams, M.D., LL.D., assisted by Edward H. Williams, M.D., is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the development of scientific thought from prehistoric times through early civilizations, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks. It aims to explore the evolution of scientific ideas and principles that form the foundation of modern knowledge and civilization. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the early roots of science, beginning with an analysis of prehistoric knowledge. It highlights that even primitive humans exhibited observational and classification skills, which are fundamental to the scientific method. Key observations by early humans are discussed, such as their understanding of gravity, temperature changes, and the basic concepts of biology and medicine. The narrative emphasizes the lineage of scientific thought, illustrating how each discovery built upon the previous one, and prepares the reader for a deeper study of the scientific achievements of ancient societies as they emerge from this prehistoric backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science -- History Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1705 43819 43819