New and Original Theories of the Great Physical Forces

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rogers, Henry Raymond, 1822-1901

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"New and Original Theories of the Great Physical Forces" by Henry Raymond Rogers is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the fundamental nature and interrelationship of various physical forces such as sunlight, gravity, heat, and winds. Rogers challenges established scientific theories of his time, proposing new hypotheses regarding the mechanics of these forces and their connections to phenomena observed on Earth and in the cosmos. In this work, Rogers advocates for a unified understanding of physical forces, arguing that sunlight is not solely emitted from the sun but is a result of a dynamic interaction between the sun and the Earth. He elaborates on concepts such as the sun's role in generating heat and light through magnetic interactions rather than combustion, the significance of retro-active forces, and the impact of these forces on health and environmental conditions. Through detailed chapters, Rogers aims to reshape the scientific perception of forces, emphasizing a holistic view of their function and effects, and calling for a reevaluation of long-held scientific beliefs, particularly the nebular hypothesis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Andrew Wainwright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-03-20