Astronomy of To-day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical LanguageDolmage, Cecil Goodrich Julius
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Astronomy of To-day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language
Dolmage, Cecil Goodrich Julius
Astronomy
SCIENTIFIC IDEAS OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account, in Non-technical
Language, of the Nature of Matter, Electricity, Light, Heat, Electrons,
&_c_. &_c_. By CHARLES R. GIBSON, A.I.E.E., Author of "Electricity of
To-Day," &c.
"Supplies a real need.... Mr. Gibson has a fine gift of
exposition."--_Birmingham Post._
ASTRONOMY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Introduction in Non-technical Language.
By CECIL G. DOLMAGE, LL.D., F.R.A.S. With frontispiece in colours, & 45
other illustrations.
"Dr. Dolmage has absolutely kept to his promise to introduce the
reader to an acquaintance with the astronomy of to-day in
non-technical language."--_Saturday Review._
ELECTRICITY OF TO-DAY. Its Work and Mysteries Explained. By CHARLES R.
GIBSON, A.I.E.E.
"Mr. Gibson has given us one of the best examples of popular
scientific exposition that we remember seeing. His book may be
strongly commended to all who wish to realise what electricity
means and does in our daily life."--_The Tribune._
SEELEY & CO., LIMITED
THE SCIENCE OF TO-DAY SERIES
_With many Illustrations. Extra Crown 8vo. 5s. net._
AERIAL NAVIGATION OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Evolution of
Aeronautics. By CHARLES C. TURNER.
"If ever the publication of a book was well timed, surely it is the
case with this book on aviation.... Of the technical chapters we
need only say that they are so simply written as to present no
grave difficulties to the beginner who is equipped with an average
education."--_Globe._
BOTANY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Evolution of Modern Botany.
By Prof. G.F. SCOTT-ELLIOT, M.A., B.Sc., Author of "The Romance of Plant
Life," _&c. &c._
"This most entertaining and instructive book. It is the fruit of
wide reading and much patient industry."--_Globe._
SCIENTIFIC IDEAS OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account, in Non-technical
Language, of the Nature of Matter, Electricity, Light, Heat, Electrons,
_&c. &c._ By CHARLES R. GIBSON, A.I.E.E., Author of "Electricity of
To-Day," _&c._
"As a knowledgeable writer, gifted with the power of imparting what
he knows in a manner intelligible to all, Mr. C.R. Gibson has
established a well-deserved reputation."--_Field._
ASTRONOMY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Introduction in Non-technical Language.
By CECIL G. DOLMAGE, LL.D., F.R.A.S. With frontispiece in colours, & 45
other illustrations.
"A lucid exposition much helped by abundant illustrations."--_The
Times._
"From cover to cover the book is readable, and every word is
intelligible to the layman. Dr. Dolmage displays literary powers of
a very high order. Those who read it without any previous knowledge
of astronomy will find that a new interest has been added to their
lives, and that in a matter of 350 pages they have gained a true
conception of the meaning of astronomy."--_The Standard._
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