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"How It Works" by Archibald Williams is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work aims to explain the fundamental principles behind various physical phenomena and mechanisms encountered in daily life, such as steam, electricity, and sound, using simple language that caters to an audience without an in-depth technical background. At the start of the text, the author shares his motivation for writing, noting the frequency of questions he has received asking for clarification on how various devices operate. He indicates that the text will cover a range of topics, including steam engines, electrical apparatus, and optics, with a focus on fundamental principles rather than exhaustive technical specifics. It includes illustrations and diagrams to enhance understanding, illustrating how common mechanisms function, such as the steam engine's operations, safety measures for boilers, and a comparison of natural organs to man-made machines, signaling a clear intent to demystify complex scientific concepts for the uninitiated. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Williams, Archibald, 1871-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use |
| Contents | The steam-engine -- The conversion of heat energy into mechanical motion -- The steam turbine -- The internal-combustion engine -- Electrical apparatus -- The electric telegraph -- Wireless telegraphy -- The telephone -- Dynamos and electric motors -- Railway brakes -- Railway signalling -- Optics -- The microscope, the telescope, and the magic-lantern -- Sound and musical instruments -- Wind instruments -- Talking machines -- Why the wind blows -- Hydraulic machinery -- Heating and lighting -- Various mechanisms. |
| Credits | Produced by Steven Gibbs, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28553 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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