Conversations On Natural Philosophy: In Which The Elements Of That Science Are Familiarly Explained And Adapted To The Comprehension Of Young Pupils (Cambridge Library Collection - Physical Sciences)

Inspired by conversations with the famous scientists she entertained, Jane Haldimand Marcet (1769-1858) wrote a series of textbooks in the form of discussions between teacher and pupils. Published in 1819, this introduction to physics and astronomy served as one of the first scientific primers for young people, especially girls.

• • Author: Jane Haldimand Marcet
• • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• • Publication Date: Jan 23, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 488 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1108067018
• • ISBN-13: 9781108067010