Title: Wells's natural philosophy : for the use of schools, academies, and private students : introducing the latest results of scientific discovery and research; arranged with special reference to the practical application of physical science to the arts and the experiences of every-day life : with three hundred and seventy-five engravings /
Authors: Wells, David A. 1828-1898.
Publisher: Ivison, Phinney & Co. S. C. Griggs & Co.,
Year: 1869
Subjects: Physics
Contents: Introduction -- Matter, and its general properties -- Force -- Internal, or Molecular forces -- Attraction of gravitation -- Motion -- Application of force -- On the strength of materials used in the arts, and their application to architectural purposes -- Hydrostatics -- Hydraulics -- Pneumatics -- Acoustics -- Heat -- Meteorology -- Light -- Electricity -- Galvanism -- Thermo-electricity -- Magnetism -- Electro-magnetism.