Astronomy of To-Day: A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language (Classic Reprint)

GtiEHA t:. ::;:: :. :: ;.-. .fn-SC tEHCEO TO-DAY SERIES Hiik mmny iilmsirmiwni. Sxirm Crvtm 9v0, 5. mSCIENTIFIC IDEAS OPT aOAY. A Popular A ccount, inN on-technical Language, of theN ature of Matter, Electridtj. Light, Heat, Electrons, c. c. By Chaklbs R. Gibson, A.I.E.E., Author of Electricity ofT o-D ay, 6v. Admirably siiiii l6 and lucid. -(M. Snppliet a real need. .. .M r. Gibson has a ine gift of eacposi As a knowledgeable writer, gifted with the power of imparting wliat he knows in a manner intelligible to aH, Mr. CR. Gibson has established a well-desenred repntation. iM i. AS lfiwI lU lA lOF TO-DAY. A Popular Introduction inN on-technical Language. By Cbcil G. Dolmagb, LL.D., F. R. A.S. With frontispiece in colours, d45 other illustrations. A capital popular exposition of astronomy. cyM toiv. A hidd exposition much hed by abundant Utnstrations. rA tf Tim$s. Dr. Dolmage has absolntelj kept to his promise to introduce the reader to an acquaintance with the astronomy of to-day in nontechnical la ngnage. Saturday Rtview, From cover to cover the book breadable, and every word bintelligible to the layman. Dr. Dolmage displays literary powers of a very higli order. Those fwho read it witlioot any previous knowledge of astronomy will find that a new interest has been added to tlieir lives, and that in a matter of 390 pages they have gained a true conoeptioo of the meaning of astronomy. rA SU utdard ELECTRICITY OP TO-DAY. I ts Work and Mysteries Explained. By Charlbs R. Gibson, ALE.E. A masterly wQ tk, M, Mr. Gibson has given us one of the best examples of popular scientific exposition that we remember seeing. Hb aim has been to produce an account of the chief modem applications of electticiiy without usinflT technics 1lanmuL ge or making any statements which are beyond tlie comprehension of any reader of ordinary intelligence. In thb he has succeeded to admira
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