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

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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

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(5 stars)

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


(5 stars)

well read and quite interesting. worth a listen.