A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Thei…


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This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised by a Reverend gentleman, who for some time filled the chair of Physics and Chemistry in one of our colleges. Recent inventions and improvements are described in a simple, popular style, so as to be easily understood by all, and short notices are given of prominent inventors and scientists. The paragraphs relating to doctrinal matters conform in every respect to the teachings of the Church. A feature which will commend the book to every teacher is the definitions of difficult words and terms, following the paragraphs in which such words occur. (from the Preface) (7 hr 18 min)

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Front matter 2:57 Gelesen von Paul Williams
Dew, Water, Rain, Snow, Hail, Atmosphere, Wind, Lightning, Thunder, Electricity… 19:03 Gelesen von Kalynda
Corn, Barley, Pearl Barley, Oats, Rye, Potatoes, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate 10:33 Gelesen von Jonathan Horniblow
Calico, Cotton, Cloth, Wool, Baize, Linen, Flax, Hemp, Diaper, Holland, Canvas,… 14:10 Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Cocoa, Toddy, Cherries, Bark, Cork, Cochineal, Cloves, Cinnamon, and Cassia 12:25 Gelesen von Jonathan Horniblow
Bombazine, Crape, Camlet, Cambric, Lace, Silk, Velvet, and Mohair 13:28 Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Currants, Raisins, Figs, Rice, Sugar, Sugar Candy, &c.;, Sago, Millet, Ginger, … 14:11 Gelesen von Jonathan Horniblow
Glass, Mirrors, Earthenware, Porcelain, Needles, Pins, Paper, Printing, Parchme… 16:22 Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Capers, Almonds, Oranges, Lemons, Citrons, Limes, Olives, Oils, Melons, Tamarin… 19:24 Gelesen von Jonathan Horniblow
Hats, Stockings, Shoes, Gloves, Leather, Furs, and Ink 13:36 Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Asbestus, Salt, Coal, Iron, Copper, Brass, Zinc, and Lapis Calaminaris 19:33 Gelesen von Cori Samuel
Yams, Mangoes, Bread-Fruit, Shea or Butter Tree, Cow Tree, Water Tree, Licorice… 22:40 Gelesen von David Barnes
Spectacles, Mariner's Compass, Barometer, Thermometer, Watches, Clocks, Telesco… 27:06 Gelesen von Ashwin Jain
Soap, Candles, Tallow Tree, Spermaceti, Wax, Mahogany, India Rubber or Caoutcho… 25:59 Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Gold, Silver, Lead, Tin, Platina, Sulphur, Gems or Precious Stones—as Diamonds,… 48:28 Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
Starch, Arrow-root, Tapioca, Isinglass, Caviare, the Vine, Wine, Gin, Rum, Bran… 20:05 Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Bricks, Mortar, Granite, Slate, Limestone, or Calcareous Rocks, Steel, Earths, … 24:58 Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Architecture, Sculpture, Use of Money, and Navigation 33:54 Gelesen von Kalynda
Music, Painting, Poetry, Astronomy, Arts and Sciences, Art of Writing, and Chem… 44:06 Gelesen von Sibella Denton
Attraction, Tides, Gravity, Artesian Wells, Air, Aneroid Barometer, Ear-Trumpet… 11:39 Gelesen von rachelellen
Light, Lime Light, Magnesium Light, Electric Light, Rainbow, Prism, Spectrum, C… 7:06 Gelesen von Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Electricity, Electric Currents, Electric Battery, Electrotyping, Stereotyping, … 16:54 Gelesen von Sibella Denton

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I'm sorry, but this book just didn't work for me. The interjection of footnotes, which are definitions, breaks the flow, and the explanations seem to bang on about God quite a bit. The read's good, but the material wasn't interesting enough, IMO.