Publisher's Synopsis
Scientific Handicraft V1 is a comprehensive guide to mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and pneumatics written by John Joseph Griffin and published in 1873. The book is a descriptive, illustrated, and priced catalogue of apparatus that provides detailed information on the various scientific instruments used in these fields. The book is divided into four sections, each covering a different topic. The first section deals with mechanics and covers topics such as levers, pulleys, and gears. The second section covers hydrostatics and discusses the properties of fluids at rest. The third section covers hydrodynamics and discusses the properties of fluids in motion. The final section covers pneumatics and discusses the properties of gases. Each section includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of the apparatus, along with pricing information. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the science of mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and pneumatics, and is a fascinating glimpse into the world of scientific discovery in the late 19th century.Suitable For The Performance Of Elementary Experiments In Physics.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.
