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Science in Short Chapters

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This is a collection of articles written by W. Mattieu Williams on different subjects, that in his opinion "are likely to be interesting to all readers who are sufficiently intelligent to prefer sober fact to sensational fiction, but who, at the same time, do not profess to be scientific specialists." This book offers and intriguing glimpse into the scientific ideas of late 19th century. Though nowadays these essays should not be seen as wholly scientifically accurate, they are still entertaining and in many basic aspects remain truthful. - Summary by Kikisaulite (17 hr 6 min)

Chapters

The Fuel of the Sun, Part I

29:36

Read by ke126

The Fuel of the Sun, Part II

23:55

Read by ke126

The Fuel of the Sun, Part III

21:52

Read by ke126

Dr. Siemens’ Theory of the Sun

7:59

Read by Colleen McMahon

Another World Down Here

21:00

Read by Colleen McMahon

The Origin of Lunar Volcanoes

15:39

Read by Colleen McMahon

Note on the Direct Effect of Sun-Spots on Terrestrial Climates

5:58

Read by Availle

The Philosophy of the Radiometer and its Cosmical Revelations

18:18

Read by Melanie D. Young

On the Social Benefits of Paraffin

20:26

Read by Steve C

The Solidity of the Earth

11:48

Read by Jeffery

A Contribution to the History of Electric Lighting

20:40

Read by Jordan Owen

The Formation of Coal

21:58

Read by ke126

The Solar Eclipse of 1871

27:40

Read by Availle

Meteoric Astronomy

22:56

Read by Melanie D. Young

The “Great Ice Age” and the Origin of the “Till”, Part I

30:35

Read by Sam Isaacson

The “Great Ice Age” and the Origin of the “Till”, Part II

36:49

Read by Sam Isaacson

The Barometer and the Weather, Part I

25:17

Read by jenno

The Barometer and the Weather, Part II

24:12

Read by jenno

The Chemistry of Bog Reclamation

25:42

Read by Melanie D. Young

Aerial Exploration of the Arctic Regions, Part I

27:01

Read by Blane Aden McKoy

Aerial Exploration of the Arctic Regions, Part II

29:24

Read by Blane Aden McKoy

The Limits of our Coal Supply, Part I

34:47

Read by Blane Aden McKoy

The Limits of our Coal Supply, Part II

35:59

Read by Blane Aden McKoy

“The Englishman’s Fireside”

26:06

Read by Steve C

“Baily’s Beads”

6:25

Read by BettyB

The Coloring of Green Tea

9:06

Read by Availle

“Iron Filings” in Tea

13:30

Read by Steve C

Concert-Room Acoustics

15:47

Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez

Science and Spiritualism

36:26

Read by Mickey Lee Rich

Mathematical Fictions

14:12

Read by Availle

World-Smashing

12:13

Read by tommack

The Dying Trees in Kensington Gardens

9:39

Read by Amy Gramour

The Oleaginous Products of Thames Mud: Where they Come from and Where they Go

8:19

Read by Wayne Cooke

Luminous Paint

11:05

Read by KevinS

The Origin and Probable Duration of Petroleum

20:36

Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez

The Origin of Soap

10:22

Read by BettyB

Oiling the Waves

10:44

Read by Mickey Lee Rich

On the so-called “Crater Necks” and “Volcanic Bombs” of Ireland

11:41

Read by Andrew Howley

Travertine

9:35

Read by Andrew Howley

The Action of Frost in Water-Pipes and on Building Materials

21:21

Read by Melanie D. Young

The Corrosion of Building Stones

10:05

Read by tommack

Fire-Clay and Anthracite

19:31

Read by Rachel Marie

Count Rumford’s Cooking-Stoves

16:55

Read by Melanie D. Young

The “Consumption of Smoke”

12:55

Read by Melanie D. Young

The Air of Stove-Heated Rooms

16:07

Read by Jeffery

Ventilation by Open Fireplaces

12:37

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)

Domestic Ventilation

29:33

Read by Tom Hirsch (1947-2022)

Home Gardens for Smoky Towns, Part I

18:00

Read by Mickey Lee Rich

Home Gardens for Smoky Towns, Part II

20:33

Read by Mickey Lee Rich

Solids, Liquids, and Gases, Part I

22:02

Read by Cadia B

Solids, Liquids, and Gases, Part II

25:22

Read by Cadia B

Murchison and Babbage

6:39

Read by Chad Jackson

Atmosphere versus Ether

6:47

Read by ChadH94

A Neglected Disinfectant

3:41

Read by Foon

Another Disinfectant

4:04

Read by Foon

Ensilage

5:24

Read by Foon

The Fracture of Comets

5:33

Read by Availle

The Origin of Comets

4:19

Read by Availle

Bewertungen

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I listen to it over and over! It's so interesting!!

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well read and quite interesting. worth a listen.