"Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space" by Henry Smith Williams uncovers how science revolutionized our understanding and manipulation of time and space in the early 1900s. It contrasts the limited knowledge of ancient civilizations with the expansive understanding achieved through groundbreaking inventions like the compass, sextant, and chronometer, chronicling the exciting evolution of transportation from steamships and locomotives to the cutting-edge aeroplanes of the era and recognizing the daring explorers who expanded the horizons of the known world.
Every-day Science: Volume 7. The Conquest of Time and Space
By Henry Smith Williams
Discover how humanity broke free from the constraints of distance and time through daring exploration and innovative transportation technologies.
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About the AuthorHenry Smith Williams (1863-1943) was a medical doctor, lawyer, and author of a number of books on medicine, history, and science.
Henry Smith Williams (1863-1943) was a medical doctor, lawyer, and author of a number of books on medicine, history, and science.
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