| Author |
Tefft, Lyman Beecher, 1833- |
| Title |
Curiosities of Heat
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Curiosities of Heat" by Lyman Beecher Tefft is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the nature and principles of heat, its effects, and its significance in both nature and human applications. Through the lens of the interactions between heat and the physical world, the author delves into philosophical and theological themes regarding the purpose of creation and humanity's relationship with the divine. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration through a conversation in a Bible class led by Mr. Wilton, which introduces several characters, including Mr. Hume, a skeptical man, and Ansel, a young scholar grappling with questions about faith and science. This initial discussion touches on themes of belief, the existence of God, and the importance of understanding the natural world. It hints at the tension between religious faith and scientific inquiry, as Mr. Wilton prepares his students to study the "book of Nature" alongside their biblical studies, foreshadowing a dynamic blend of scientific exploration and philosophical reflection. This approach lays the foundation for the subsequent chapters that will delve deeply into the characteristics and laws governing heat, inviting readers to consider both scientific understanding and spiritual significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| LoC Class |
QC: Science: Physics
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| Subject |
Religion and science
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| Subject |
Heat
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39566 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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