Bøger af John Hemming

The History and Chemical Analysis of the Mineral Water Lately Discovered in the City of Gloucester is a book written by John Hemming in 1789. The book provides a comprehensive account of the discovery of a new mineral water source in Gloucester, England, and its chemical properties. Hemming describes the history of the water source, including its discovery and the various attempts made to exploit its medicinal properties. He also provides a detailed analysis of the chemical composition of the water, including its mineral content and pH levels. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the scientific and medical knowledge of the time, and provides valuable insights into the use of mineral water as a therapeutic treatment.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.

In this volume leading scholars in the arts and sciences discuss how knowledge and information have been preserved and transferred throughout history, bringing us up to today s digital age and the multiple challenges it presents, not least with regard to our personal data.

Sheds new light on our understanding of the people of the rainforest. Given the current spotlight on nature and the future of the planet, an understanding of the people of the rainforest is highly topical.

Alfred Russel Wallace, Henry Walter Bates and Richard Spruce were English naturalists who went to Amazonia 150 years ago. This book combines all three young mens experiences of the Amazon, drawing heavily on their own letters and books.

Presents a photographic and narrative survey of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac. This book also includes chapters about Choquequirao, Chinchero, and Vitcos.