02058cam a22003133u 4500 56290 UtSlPG 20260610134310.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12011234 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QC Nicholson, Edward Men and Measures Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-02 Produced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Men and Measures" by Edward Nicholson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a comprehensive exploration of the development and evolution of weights and measures from ancient civilizations to modern times. Nicholson aims to showcase the significance of various measurement systems, particularly focusing on the origins of the metric and imperial units commonly used today. The opening of the book introduces the concept of measurement systems as fundamentally related to human anatomy, with ancient measures derived from parts of the human body, such as the cubit and span. The author discusses the transition from these natural standards to established units, highlighting the historical importance of precise measurements in various cultures. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of ancient systems, such as the Egyptian cubit, and forms a foundation for examining the broader implications of evolving standards throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Weights and measures -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56290 97121 97121