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100 1 _aThomson, J. Arthur
_q(John Arthur),
_d1861-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) :
_bA Plain Story Simply Told
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-22
508 _aProduced by Brian Janes, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)" by J. Arthur Thomson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to introduce the general reader to the key concepts and principles of various branches of science in an engaging and accessible manner. It serves as a sort of intellectual guide, offering insights into areas including astronomy, evolution, and the structure of the universe. The opening of this volume presents an introduction to the grandeur and complexity of modern scientific understanding, particularly in astronomy and evolution. Thomson discusses the role of the spectroscope in unveiling the nature of the sun and its surroundings, emphasizing the dynamic and evolving nature of celestial phenomena. He highlights the massive distances between stars and planets and suggests that the universe may consist of multiple galaxies, each with its own systems. The introduction sets the stage for deeper explorations, promising both information and inspiration for readers eager to embark on an intellectual adventure through the vast realms of science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20417
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