Essays and Addresses by Professors and Lecturers of the Owens College, Manchester is a collection of essays and speeches delivered by prominent educators at the Owens College in Manchester, England in 1874. The book features contributions from a variety of academic disciplines, including literature, science, and philosophy. Some of the topics covered in the essays include the history of science, the role of education in society, and the importance of literature in shaping cultural values. The authors of the essays include ...
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Essays and Addresses by Professors and Lecturers of the Owens College, Manchester is a collection of essays and speeches delivered by prominent educators at the Owens College in Manchester, England in 1874. The book features contributions from a variety of academic disciplines, including literature, science, and philosophy. Some of the topics covered in the essays include the history of science, the role of education in society, and the importance of literature in shaping cultural values. The authors of the essays include notable figures such as Balfour Stewart, a physicist and mathematician, and John Ruskin, a renowned art critic and social reformer. This book provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of the Victorian era, and showcases the diverse perspectives and interests of the scholars at the Owens College.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.
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