On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1 (of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Somerville, Mary, 1780-1872

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"On Molecular and Microscopic Science, Volume 1" by Mary Somerville is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the foundations of modern science, exploring microscopic investigations, atomic theory, and the complex relationships between matter and force. It serves as a comprehensive overview of key discoveries related to organic and inorganic materials, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the development of scientific thought during this period. The beginning of this volume introduces the context and importance of microscopic investigations in science, highlighting the intricate relationships between light, heat, and matter. Somerville discusses fundamental concepts such as atoms and molecules, emphasizing their indestructibility and the conservation of matter. She also touches upon various elements, their atomic structures, and the significance of gases like oxygen and hydrogen in the natural world, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the principles set out in the following sections. Overall, the opening establishes a clear foundation for understanding the intricate, interconnected nature of matter that will be further examined throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Atoms and molecules of matter: Elementary constitution of matter. On force, and the relations between force and matter. Atomic theory, analysis and synthesis of matter, utility of waste substances-coal-tar colours, etc. The solar spectrum, spectrum analysis, spectra of gases and volatilized matter, inversion of coloured lines, constitution of sun and stars

Vegetable organisms: Microscopic structure of the vegetable world. Algæ. Fungi. Lichens. Characeæ. Hepaticæ, or liverworts. Musci, or mosses. Filices, or ferns. Equisetaceæ, or horsetails. Marsileaceæ, or rhizospermæ. Lycopodiaceæ, or club mosses. General structure of flowering plants. Monocotyledonous, or endogenous plants. Dicotyledonous, or exogenous plants.

Credits:

Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-11-04