"A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar" by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer is a 19th-century science book unveiling the science behind ordinary things. It's designed for everyone, young and old, and answers around 2000 common questions about how the world works. The book kicks off by encouraging curiosity and pointing out that even basic experiences have scientific explanations. It's divided into different areas like "Heat," "Air," "Light," and "Sound," and each part is full of information designed to help people understand nature better. Brewer aims to make science both educational and interesting, sparking a love for science and its core ideas in all readers.
A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar
By Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Unlock the hidden scientific principles behind your everyday experiences.
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About the AuthorEbenezer Cobham Brewer, was a British lexicographer and the author of A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, and The Reader's Handbook, among other reference books.
Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, was a British lexicographer and the author of A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, and The Reader's Handbook, among other reference books.
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