Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Handbooks of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy: First Course"" is a comprehensive textbook written by Dionysius Lardner. It covers a wide range of topics related to mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, sound, and optics. The book is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and astronomy.The first part of the book focuses on mechanics, which is the study of motion and forces. It covers topics such as kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, and momentum. The second part of the book deals with hydrostatics and hydraulics, which are the study of fluids at rest and in motion. It covers topics such as pressure, buoyancy, fluid flow, and Bernoulli's principle.The third part of the book covers pneumatics, which is the study of gases and their behavior. It covers topics such as gas laws, the behavior of gases under different conditions, and the properties of atmospheric air. The fourth part of the book covers sound, which is the study of how sound is produced, transmitted, and received. It covers topics such as wave motion, resonance, and the properties of sound waves.The final part of the book covers optics, which is the study of light and its behavior. It covers topics such as reflection, refraction, lenses, and the properties of light waves. Throughout the book, Lardner provides clear explanations, examples, and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and principles being discussed.Overall, the ""Handbooks of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy: First Course"" is an essential resource for anyone studying physics and astronomy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of these fields and is designed to be accessible to students and professionals alike.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.
