Scientific studies, or, practical, in contrast with chimerical pursuits, exemplified in two popular lectures. I. The life of Edward Somerset, second marquis of Worcester, inventor of the steam engine. II. Chimeras of science: astrology, alchemy, squaring the circle, perpetuum mobile, etc.
By: By Henry Dircks.
Publisher: E. & F. N. Spon
Published: 1879
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
Subjects: Worcester, Edward Somerset, Marquis of, 1601-1667.; Science.