Waves and ripples in water, air, and æther : $b Being a course of Christmas lectures delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain

"Waves and Ripples in Water, Air, and Æther: Being a Course of Christmas Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain" by J. A. Fleming is a scientific exploration presented as a series of educational lectures. The book explains the science of wave motion in different environments, focusing on water, air, and the once-theorized æther. It seeks to clarify the complex scientific principles behind diverse phenomena, from the familiar sights such as ocean waves and ripples in a pond to the more complex technologies of the time, like wireless telegraphy and sound transmission. The lectures begin by establishing a fundamental understanding of wave properties. They highlight common traits, and illustrating how understanding these waves is important in the natural and technological world.