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A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897
"A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar" by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer is a science book first published around 1840. Written in catechism style, it answers over 2,000 questions about everyday phenomena, from candles and chimneys to thunder and rainbows. The work proved remarkably popular, reaching 47 editions by 1905 and translations into multiple languages. Despite presenting itself as accurate science, the book subtly promotes religious ideas, including divine design, reflecting its author's perspective as an ordained priest. ... Read more
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| Author | Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_the_Scientific_Knowledge_of_Things_Familiar |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40652 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 897 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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