9780331988499 - A Defence of the Experiments to Determine the Comparative Value of the Principal Varieties of Fuel Used in the United States, and Also in Europe: ... of Arts and Sc... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an examination of Count Rumford's philanthropic bequest to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Academy was tasked with using the funds to award a prize for the most significant discovery on heat or light. However, the author argues the Academy has mismanaged the trust, leading to a re-evaluation of the experiments that were submitted for consideration. The author's research highlights the experiments conducted by Marcus Bull and the reasons why they were unfairly dismissed by the Academy's appointed committee. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the history of scientific patronage and the importance of proper scientific methodology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.