Isbn: 9781333568702 - lessons in practical science, or general knowledge regarding things in daily use (classic reprint): prepared expressly for schools and academies: ... for schools and academies (classic reprint) (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 a thought-provoking exploration of familiar objects, processes, and inventions. Throughout history, humans have pushed the boundaries of human ability and ingenuity. This book explores the many ways that simple ideas have evolved over centuries to become indispensable to our daily lives. Innovations such as the telegraph, plate glass, and cotton manufacturing are described with a keen eye for the details that make each process unique. The author traces each invention, providing a rich background of its historical significance and the profound impact it has had on society. The book delves into the science behind each item while simultaneously exploring the ways in which the items themselves have shaped human history--and continue to shape it today. 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.…