Publisher's Synopsis
The Early Weights and Measures of Mankind is a historical book written by Charles Warren and published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of weights and measures used by humans from ancient times to the early modern period. The author explores the various systems used by different cultures and civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese. The book also delves into the origins and development of units of measurement such as the pound, foot, and inch, as well as the metric system. The author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different measuring instruments used throughout history, including scales, balances, and rulers. The book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history of science and technology.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.
