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Caithness, James Sinclair, 14th earl of, 1821-1881 |
| Title |
Lectures on popular and scientific subjects
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Coal and coal-mines -- Science applied to art -- A penny's worth; or, "Take care of the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves" -- Past and present means of communication -- The steam-engine -- On attraction -- The oil from linseed -- Hodge-podge: or, what's intilt.
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| Credits |
Produced by Clare Boothby, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Lectures on Popular and Scientific Subjects" by the Earl of Caithness is a collection of lectures that explore various scientific and practical topics, likely written in the late 19th century. The book addresses important subjects such as coal and coal-mining, the application of science to art, and the economic implications of seemingly trivial costs, shedding light on the value of resources and advancements in technology during that time. The opening of this work begins with a discussion on coal and coal-mining, revealing the significance of coal as a vital resource for England's industrial power and economic prosperity. The Earl examines the history and extent of coal production, detailing statistics on extraction rates, the growth of collieries, and the geographical distribution of coalfields. He highlights the laborious and hazardous processes involved in mining, as well as the impact of these operations on various aspects of society, emphasizing the contribution of coal to the nation’s wealth while acknowledging the challenges faced by miners in their daily work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
Q: Science
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| Subject |
Science
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| Subject |
Industrial arts
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15468 |
| Release Date |
Mar 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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