Sketch Of The Progress Of Physical Science And Course Of Lectures On Astronomy (1843)

Sketch of the Progress of Physical Science and Course of Lectures on Astronomy is a book written by Thomas Thomson and published in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the progress of physical science, including astronomy, up to the mid-19th century. Thomson begins by discussing the ancient Greeks and their contributions to science, before moving on to the scientific revolution of the 17th century and the subsequent developments in physics, chemistry, and astronomy. The book also includes a series of lectures on astronomy, which cover topics such as the solar system, the motions of the planets, the nature of comets, and the structure of the universe. Thomson's lectures are aimed at a general audience and are designed to be accessible to those without a background in science. Overall, Sketch of the Progress of Physical Science and Course of Lectures on Astronomy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of our understanding of the universe. It provides a fascinating insight into the scientific thinking of the mid-19th century and the challenges faced by scientists as they attempted to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.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.