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_aProctor, Richard A. _q(Richard Anthony), _d1837-1888 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRough Ways Made Smooth: A series of familiar essays on scientific subjects |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-04-17 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe sun's corona and his spots -- Sun-spots and commercial panics -- New planets near the sun -- Results of the British transit expeditions -- The past history of our moon -- A new crater in the moon -- The November meteors -- Expected meteor shower -- Cold winters -- Oxford and Cambridge rowing -- Rowing styles -- Artificial somnambulism -- Hereditary traits -- Bodily illness as a mental stimulant -- Dual consciousness -- Electric lighting. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth 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"Rough Ways Made Smooth: A Series of Familiar Essays on Scientific Subjects" by Richard A. Proctor is a collection of scientific essays written in the late 19th century. The work presents a series of essays that explore various scientific topics in a familiar and accessible manner, allowing readers to engage with complex ideas without technical jargon. The beginning of the volume introduces the author’s intent to discuss scientific phenomena in a relatable way, establishing a connection between readers and the intricate aspects of science. The opening portion provides insights into topics such as the sun's corona, sunspots, and their potential relationships, laying a foundation for subsequent essays. Proctor emphasizes the importance of evidence and observation in scientific inquiry, while he also hints at the mysteries that still baffle astronomers, suggesting an ongoing exploration of knowledge in the field of science. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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