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100 1 _aShipley, Maynard,
_d1872-1934
245 1 4 _aThe wonders of radium
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLittle blue book ; no. 1000
500 _aRelease date is 2025-02-17
508 _aTim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Wonders of Radium" by Maynard Shipley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book explores the properties, applications, and significance of radium, a revolutionary element discovered by Marie Curie. The narrative delves into both the practical and theoretical aspects of radium, exemplifying its applications in various fields, including medicine, geology, and industrial uses. The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of radium’s discovery, its radioactive properties, and how it has transformed scientific understanding. Shipley discusses the historical context of radium's use, particularly its efficacy in cancer treatment and other medical conditions. The author explains complex concepts about the radioactive decay of radium, the sources of radium, and the processes involved in its extraction. Furthermore, the book estimates the age of the Earth through radioactivity and highlights various innovative applications of radium, from illuminating watches to aiding in the growth of plants. Overall, "The Wonders of Radium" paints a picture of an element that captivated both the scientific community and the public, underlining its potential and challenges at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGirard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1926
653 _aRadium
653 _aRadium -- Therapeutic use
700 1 _aHaldeman-Julius, E.
_q(Emanuel),
_d1888-1951
830 0 _aLittle blue book ; no. 1000
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/wondersofradium1000ship/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75392
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