Familiar Talks on Science: World-Building and Life; Earth, Air and Water.
by OpenStories
Original author: Elisha Gray
"Familiar Talks on Science: World-Building and Life; Earth, Air and Water" by Elisha Gray is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book aims to make complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader, engaging them in the wonders of nature and the laws that govern it. Through an informal, conversational style, the author looks to illuminate a variety of subjects within earth sciences, from geology to meteorology, and the interrelation of natural phenomena. The opening of the book sets the stage for its purpose by inviting readers to consider the extraordinary aspects of nature, which Gray dubs "Nature's Miracles." He emphasizes the importance of understanding the laws that shape our environment and encourages readers, regardless of their background in science, to explore these concepts in a way that fosters curiosity and appreciation for the natural world. Gray outlines his approach of breaking down scientific language and theories into relatable discussions, creating a foundation for understanding complex processes such as world-building and the cycles of earth, air, and water.
Familiar Talks on Science: World-Building and Life; Earth, Air and Water., by Elisha Gray. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #33405.
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32 Chapters
- 1.Introduction: , v116 words
- 2.Introduction852 words
- 3.Chapter I: World-Building and Life2,260 words
- 4.Chapter II: Limestone2,239 words
- 5.Chapter III: Coal2,091 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Slate and Shale1,084 words
- 7.Chapter V: Salt1,192 words
- 8.Chapter VI: The Atmosphere1,934 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Air Temperature2,081 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Cloud-Formation--Evaporation2,010 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Cloud Formation--Continued2,122 words
- 12.Chapter X: Wind--Why It Blows2,197 words
- 13.Chapter XI: Wind--Continued2,586 words
- 14.Chapter XII: Local Winds2,200 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Weather Predictions1,020 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: How Dew Is Formed2,037 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Hailstones and Snow1,067 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: Meteors1,022 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: The Sky and Its Color2,828 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Liquid Air1,318 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Rivers and Floods2,057 words
- 22.Chapter XX: Tides1,231 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: What Is a Sponge?2,258 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Water and Ice1,133 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: Stored Energy in Water2,348 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: Why Does Ice Float?1,295 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: Glaciers2,090 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Evidences and Theories of an Ice Age2,367 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: Glacial and Preglacial Lakes and Rivers2,869 words
- 30.Chapter XXVIII: Some Effects of the Glacial Period1,993 words
- 31.Chapter XXIX: Drainage Before the Ice Age1,638 words
- 32.Part II: Practical and Vital; paper, $1.00. Bound in one411 words