Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest

Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of the Popular Toys and Sports

By:

John Ayrton Paris

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest 3 Volume Set

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John Ayrton Paris (1785–1856), writer and physician, became a member of the Linnean Society in 1810, and served as president of the Royal College of Physicians from 1844 until his death. Intended for children and originally composed for the author's family, this three-volume work about science was first published in 1827. Dedicated to the writer Maria Edgeworth (1768–1849) and with illustrations by George Cruikshank (1792–1878), it aims 'to blend amusement with instruction', since youth, as Paris writes, 'is naturally addicted to amusement'. Topics covered in Volume 2 include the collision of bodies, vacuums, motion in flight, and echoes; the science behind these is demonstrated using marbles, a kite and musical instruments, among various other toys and games. A fascinating and popular text in the history of science education, the engaging narrative seeks to prove 'how profitably, and agreeably, the machinery of fiction may be worked for the dissemination of truth'.

Release date Australia

April 18th, 2013

Author

John Ayrton Paris

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Illustrated by George Cruikshank

Illustrations

22 Line drawings, unspecified

Pages

328

Series

Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest 3 Volume Set

Dimensions

140x216x19

ISBN-13

9781108057400

Product ID

20902358

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