The metric system; its claims as an international standard of metrology.
Publisher: Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
Published: December 20, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781418198305
Subjects: History / United States / General
First sentence: The committee appointed at your last annual meeting to report upon "The Practicability of introducing the Metric System of Weights and Measures into the United States, and the best means to accomplish that object," respectfully submit the following: In common with other important enterprises for the advancement of civilization, the Metric System has received in different lands its full share opposition.