Natural philosophy
By: published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.
Contributors: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain)
Series: Library of useful knowledge
Publisher: Baldwin
Published: 1900
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Science
Other titles: Library of useful knowledge
Table of contents: value: Vol. 1. Objects, advantages, and pleasures of science; Mechanics; Hydrostatics; Hydraulics; Pneumatics; Heat; Optics; Double refraction and polarisation of light, with an explanation of scientific terms and an index.-  Vol. 2. Popular introductions to natural philosophy; Newton's optics; Description of optical instruments; Thermomenter and pyrometer; Electricity; Galvanism; Magnetism; Electro-magnetism, with an explanation of scientific terms and an index.-  Vol. 3. Astronomy; History of Astronomy; Mathematical geography; Physical geography, and Navigation; with an explanation of scientific terms and an index.-  Vol. 4. Chemistry; Botany; Animal physiology; Animal mechanics; with an analytical index.