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Title: Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Albert László (bertzi), Charlie
Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space" by Henry Smith Williams et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the advancements and applications of scientific principles that have enabled humanity to transcend traditional limitations of time and space, highlighting the development of various modes of transportation including steamships, locomotives, and aeroplanes. The opening of the volume begins by contrasting the geographical knowledge of ancient civilizations with contemporary understanding, emphasizing the significant advancements made since the advent of the mariner's compass. The text delves into the history of navigation, detailing key innovations such as the sextant and chronometer that have facilitated exploration and travel. Additionally, it introduces notable explorers who expanded the known world, setting the stage for a deeper examination of transportation technologies in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943
Author: Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944
EBook No.: 43819
Published: Sep 27, 2013
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Transportation
LoCC: Technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Albert László (bertzi), Charlie
Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space" by Henry Smith Williams et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the advancements and applications of scientific principles that have enabled humanity to transcend traditional limitations of time and space, highlighting the development of various modes of transportation including steamships, locomotives, and aeroplanes. The opening of the volume begins by contrasting the geographical knowledge of ancient civilizations with contemporary understanding, emphasizing the significant advancements made since the advent of the mariner's compass. The text delves into the history of navigation, detailing key innovations such as the sextant and chronometer that have facilitated exploration and travel. Additionally, it introduces notable explorers who expanded the known world, setting the stage for a deeper examination of transportation technologies in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943
Author: Williams, Edward Huntington, 1868-1944
EBook No.: 43819
Published: Sep 27, 2013
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Transportation
LoCC: Technology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.