The Reason Why
Robert Kemp Philp
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This collection of useful information on "Common Things" is put in the interesting form of "Why and Because," and comprehends a familiar explanation of many subjects which occupy a large space in the philosophy of Nature, relating to air, animals, atmosphere, caloric, chemistry, ventilation, materia medica, meteorology, acoustics, electricity, light, zoölogy, etc. - Summary by Anonymous (14 hr 59 min)
Chapters
Preface | 6:39 | Read by Anusha Iyer |
Chapter 1 | 4:03 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 2 | 7:37 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 3 | 9:12 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 4 | 11:00 | Read by SamW |
Chapter 5 | 10:13 | Read by Sharon V. |
Chapter 6 | 8:21 | Read by Sharon V. |
Chapter 7 | 11:11 | Read by Sharon V. |
Chapter 8 | 13:55 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 9 | 6:12 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 10 | 5:20 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 11 | 10:39 | Read by Diana Schmidt |
Chapter 12 | 10:14 | Read by Diana Schmidt |
Chapter 13 | 12:09 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 14 | 11:55 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 15 | 15:41 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 16 | 14:59 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 17 | 16:07 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 18 | 9:19 | Read by KHand |
Chapter 19 | 8:40 | Read by KHand |
Chapter 20 | 9:26 | Read by KHand |
Chapter 21 | 6:19 | Read by KHand |
Chapter 22 | 10:18 | Read by KHand |
Chapter 23 | 13:24 | Read by Gnomesb |
Chapter 24 Refraction and Reflection of Light | 8:39 | Read by Amy Gramour |
Chapter 25 Mirrors and Reflection | 9:31 | Read by Amy Gramour |
Chapter 26 | 18:32 | Read by Gnomesb |
Chapter 27 What is Electricity | 10:23 | Read by Joseph Tabler |
Chapter 28 Lightning | 13:42 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 29 Thunder | 19:13 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 30 Atmosphere | 14:53 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 31 Wind | 13:20 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 32 A Barometer | 8:54 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 33 A Thermometer | 4:27 | Read by MaryAnn |
Chapter 34 What is Sound | 11:03 | Read by Doodles |
Chapter 35 What is Water | 8:24 | Read by Doodles |
Chapter 36 What is Attraction | 7:28 | Read by Doodles |
Chapter 37 What is Repulsion | 29:21 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 38 Why does a Humming Top make a Humming Noise | 10:07 | Read by Jamila Phillips |
Chapter 39 Why are Soap Bubbles Round | 8:17 | Read by Jamila Phillips |
Chapter 40 Mouse and Trap Spinner | 17:16 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 41 Why do we Eat Food | 8:49 | Read by Ashton Ruby |
Chapter 42 Food and Nourishment | 8:14 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 43 Blood | 10:31 | Read by Michele Eaton |
Chapter 44 How our Bodies Heal | 11:06 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 45 Bones in the Body | 8:42 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 46 Ligaments | 8:23 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 47 Nerves | 10:33 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 48 Why do we see Objects | 10:19 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 49 Why do we Hear | 7:49 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 50 Why do we Taste | 8:18 | Read by Julia Niedermaier |
Chapter 51 Part 1 Why do we Perspire | 13:48 | Read by Michele Eaton |
Chapter 51 Part 2 | 10:20 | Read by Michele Eaton |
Chapter 51 Part 3 | 37:56 | Read by Michele Eaton |
Chapter 52 Animals and Creation | 8:43 | Read by Kalynda |
Chapter 53 Birds and Fish | 9:33 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
Chapter 54 Moles, Elephants and other creatures | 15:04 | Read by Kalynda |
Chapter 55 Quadrupeds | 8:25 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
Chapter 56 Weather and Animals | 7:59 | Read by Amy Gramour |
Chapter 57 Insects | 7:31 | Read by Amy Gramour |
Chapter 58 Animal Plant or Mineral | 10:15 | Read by Kathrine Engan |
Chapter 59 Flowers and Plants | 9:23 | Read by Amy Gramour |
Chapter 60 Plants | 22:34 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 61 Plants and Trees | 29:10 | Read by Linda Andrus |
Chapter 62 Vegetable Oils and Fats | 55:42 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 63 Vegetable Gums | 12:26 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 64 Wood | 10:08 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 65 Plants and Seeds | 12:42 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 66 Caterpillars and other Insects | 11:09 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Chapter 67 | 54:39 | Read by Tony Oliva |
Conclusion | 3:19 | Read by Anusha Iyer |
Reviews
all good readers
Mir Aakib
one of my favorite books