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100 1 _aWilliams, Henry Smith,
_d1863-1943
245 1 0 _aEvery-day Science: Volume 6. The Conquest of Nature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-24
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell, Albert László (bertzi) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Every-day Science: Volume 6. The Conquest of Nature" by Henry Smith Williams, M.D., L.L.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the relationship between man and nature, exploring how humans have harnessed the natural world to enhance their living conditions and productivity. The book likely focuses on the advancements in technology and mechanics that allow for such conquests, emphasizing the significant role of tools and machines in human development. At the start of the volume, Williams introduces the idea that the pursuit of knowledge has been driven by a desire to overcome the adversities presented by nature. He illustrates how even the most primitive tools have advanced to become complex machines, thus enabling humans to multiply their efforts and confront natural challenges effectively. The text underscores the historical progress from early tools to significant advancements like the steam engine and electricity, showcasing the intertwined relationship between scientific discovery and practical application that has shaped modern civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMachinery
653 _aIndustrial arts
700 1 _aWilliams, Edward Huntington,
_d1868-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44502
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