Publisher's Synopsis
Lessons On Scientific Subjects: For Workers Underground is a book written by William Mullinger Higgins and published in 1868. The book is a collection of lessons aimed at educating workers who were employed in underground mines and factories in the 19th century. The lessons cover a range of scientific subjects, including chemistry, physics, geology, and mechanics, and are designed to be accessible to workers with little formal education.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different scientific subject. The first section covers chemistry, including topics such as the properties of gases, the composition of air, and the chemical reactions that occur in mines. The second section focuses on physics, with lessons on topics such as heat, light, and electricity. The third section covers geology, including lessons on the formation of rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth, and the processes that shape the earth's surface.The final section of the book covers mechanics, with lessons on topics such as simple machines, the principles of motion, and the mechanics of fluids. Throughout the book, Higgins uses simple language and clear explanations to make complex scientific concepts accessible to his readers.Overall, Lessons On Scientific Subjects: For Workers Underground is an important historical document that sheds light on the efforts to educate and empower workers in the 19th century. The book is a testament to the power of education to improve the lives of workers and to the importance of scientific knowledge in the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
