This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 Excerpt: ...On its upper metallic surface are pasted pieces of paper so as to form a complicated pattern. I now pass a red-hot spatula several times over the sheet without touching it; the spatula radiates strongly against the sheet, but its rays are absorbed in very different degrees. The metallic surface absorbs but little, and ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 Excerpt: ...On its upper metallic surface are pasted pieces of paper so as to form a complicated pattern. I now pass a red-hot spatula several times over the sheet without touching it; the spatula radiates strongly against the sheet, but its rays are absorbed in very different degrees. The metallic surface absorbs but little, and is but little heated; the paper surfaces absorb greedily and become very hot. On turning up the sheet, you see that the' iodide underneath the metallic portion is perfectly unchanged, while under every bit of paper the colour is discharged. This is a well-known effect of heat on the iodide of mercury. An exact copy of the figures pasted on the upper surface of the sheet is thus formed. For another example of the same kind, I am indebted to Mr. Hyde Hills. The radiant heat of a fire impinged against this painted piece of wood (fig. 96), on which the number 338 was printed in gold-leaf letters; the paint is blistered and charred all round the letters, but underneath the letters both wood and paint are quite unaffected. This thin film of gold proved quite sufficient to prevent the absorption, to which the destruction of the surrounding surface is due. DIATHERMANCY. MELLONl'8 RESEARCHES. The luminiferous ether fills stellar space; it makes the universe a whole, and renders possible the intercommunication of light and energy between star and star. But the subtle substance penetrates farther; it surrounds the very atoms of solid and liquid substances. Transparent bodies are those which are so related to the ether that the waves of light can pass through them without transference of motion to their atoms. In coloured bodies, certain waves are absorbed; but those which give the body its colour pass without absorption. Through a solution of sulphate of...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 8vo. Red cloth bound. Gilt lettering on spine. Pages lightly foxed. Some stains on first pages Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Blind stamped binding, gilt title on spine, internally fair with foxing at the front of the book, seventh edition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Blind stamped binding with decorative gilt imprint on front and gilt lettering on backstrip; fourth edition; internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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Good. Good hardcover, no DJ. Covers show light edge wear. Previous owner's name and marking on end paper, pages are tanned.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Very good. 8vo, hardcover. No dj, brown cloth. Vg condition. NOT ex-library. Covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Front endpaper seam just starting, however, binding sturdy and tight. 591 pp.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
