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100	1		_aNicholson, Edward
245	1	0	_aMen and Measures
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-01-02
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWeights and measures -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56290
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