Handbook Of Natural Philosophy: Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, And Heat (1855)

The Handbook of Natural Philosophy: Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Heat is a comprehensive guide to the principles of physics related to fluids and heat. Written by Dionysius Lardner and first published in 1855, the book covers a range of topics including hydrostatics, the study of fluids at rest; pneumatics, the study of gases and their properties; and heat, the transfer of energy from one body to another. The book begins with an introduction to the principles of hydrostatics, including the laws of pressure and buoyancy. It then moves on to pneumatics, covering topics such as the properties of gases, the behavior of gases under different conditions, and the laws of thermodynamics. Finally, the book concludes with a detailed discussion of heat, including the laws of thermodynamics, the principles of heat transfer, and the properties of different types of materials.Throughout the book, Lardner provides clear explanations of complex concepts, making it accessible to readers with a basic understanding of physics. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the concepts being discussed. Overall, the Handbook of Natural Philosophy: Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Heat is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the principles of physics related to fluids and heat. Its clear explanations and comprehensive coverage make it a useful reference for students, educators, and researchers 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.