Project Gutenberg 2017-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 246 Somerville, Mary 1780 1872 Somerville, Mary Fairfax On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1 (of 2) Atoms and molecules of matter: Elementary constitution of matter. On force, and the relations between force and matter. Atomic theory, analysis and synthesis of matter, utility of waste substances—coal-tar colours, etc. The solar spectrum, spectrum analysis, spectra of gases and volatilized matter, inversion of coloured lines, constitution of sun and stars -- Vegetable organisms: Microscopic structure of the vegetable world. Algæ. Fungi. Lichens. Characeæ. Hepaticæ, or liverworts. Musci, or mosses. Filices, or ferns. Equisetaceæ, or horsetails. Marsileaceæ, or rhizospermæ. Lycopodiaceæ, or club mosses. General structure of flowering plants. Monocotyledonous, or endogenous plants. Dicotyledonous, or exogenous plants. Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.) "On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1" by Mary Somerville is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the foundations of modern science, exploring microscopic investigations, atomic theory, and the complex relationships between matter and force. It serves as a comprehensive overview of key discoveries related to organic and inorganic materials, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the development of scientific thought during this period. The beginning of this volume introduces the context and importance of microscopic investigations in science, highlighting the intricate relationships between light, heat, and matter. Somerville discusses fundamental concepts such as atoms and molecules, emphasizing their indestructibility and the conservation of matter. She also touches upon various elements, their atomic structures, and the significance of gases like oxygen and hydrogen in the natural world, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the principles set out in the following sections. Overall, the opening establishes a clear foundation for understanding the intricate, interconnected nature of matter that will be further examined throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Natural history Microscopy Matter -- Constitution QH Text Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry 924369 2025-07-22T09:31:33.153601 text/html 895538 2024-10-23T02:51:17 text/html 2068258 2025-07-22T09:31:44.686523 application/epub+zip 2074934 2025-07-22T09:31:35.620575 application/epub+zip 402022 2025-07-22T09:31:34.382610 application/epub+zip 2264139 2025-07-22T09:31:51.157533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2201363 2025-07-22T09:31:43.236554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544469 2022-08-25T08:07:03.597100 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 819107 2025-07-22T09:31:31.587609 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 799135 2024-10-23T02:51:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17629 2025-07-22T09:31:51.311505 application/rdf+xml 8694 2025-07-22T09:31:34.518566 image/jpeg 1637 2025-07-22T09:31:34.450574 image/jpeg 1985238 2025-07-22T09:31:33.387622 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia