Science from Kenneth Wilsher

A detailed account of the science of radioactivity c. 1913. The discovery and purification of the radioactive elements. Analysis of the emanations. The transmutation of radioactive elements. The half-life of the radioactive elements. The radioactive gases. The properties of the Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays. With many diagrams of the experimental apparatus and tables of results. Photographs of spectra etc., clould… Read more about this item

A critical moment in the history of science, when belief in the existence of the elusive ether was being abandoned and Planck had introduced the idea that energy came in discrete portions. Lorentz considers the latest results concerning the mass of the electron, which appeared to depend on its velocity. See page 42...work of Kaufmann.... Black body radiation - page 75 "Wein's… Read more about this item

A collection of the many essays and lectures by Darwin's stalwart defender, Huxley, on the subject of evolution. Ex-Library mark on spine and library stamp on inside front cover - otherwise in very good condition - essentially unread. No markings in the text.

A key book from a fascinating moment in the history of the science of genetics. Weismann summerises and criticises the various current theories of inheritance - Darwin, Lamarck, Nagelli. Exposition of Weismann's germ plasm theory, somatic and germ cells, drawings of the stages of cell division showing what I think would be called chromosoms today - he calls them "loops".… Read more about this item

A complet but fragile edition of this important historical work. A massive achievment by Chambers (of encyclopedia fame) , summerising scientific knowledge of the origin of the earth, plants, animals and man at the beginning of the Victorian age. Fascinating sections on Astronomy, Geology, Evolution. Babbage's calculating engine as a kind of complex sequencer cf. evolution is discussed on page 254. Front… Read more about this item

Morgan began working with Drosophila melanogaster in 1911 in the famous "Fly Room" at Columbia University. This is a fascinating 1919 summary of his work which quickly confirmed the notions of Mendel, and rapidly expanded the young science of Genetics to go far beyond them. In original publishers red cloth over boards. Inlayed gilt lettering on spine. Solid binding, all pages… Read more about this item

Description: Description: A very early detailed exposition of Genetic Theory. Includes translations of Mendel's papers at the end of the book. I believe this is a first edition, first printing, 1909. See photo - verso of tittle page states "Printed by John Clay at the University Press" only. Text block solid, inside hinges intact, with minimal foxing and all colour plates/tissue protectors intact.… Read more about this item

Description: A very solid first British edition/first printing (1863). The original cover is in particularly good condition. Some separation beginning between cover and flyleaves. Some chipping at bottom of contents page vii. Otherwise, all pages intact and bright for their age. I have provided many photos. Take a look.

A very nice volume of an extensive 19th century popular science partwork - The Museum of Science and Art - from the age of optimism. "The 'Museum of Science and Art' is the most valuable contribution that has ever been made to Scientific Instruction of every class of society" - Sir David Brewster.....( Brewster of the Brewster Angle?) One hundred and… Read more about this item

A wonderful mixture of science and autobiography. Hamilton introduces each of these scientific papers with fascinating background biographical material, making this book one of the most readable collections of cutting-edge science ever published.

A complete first edition, three volume set of the classic (and brilliant) summary of all the sciences as of 1837. Mentions Faraday, Cuvier, Lyle, and hundreds of others. Darwin had just returned on the Beagle in 1837 - so Pre-Darwin. Original calf bindings, all tight. Marbled inside covers and all text block edges. Original (19th century?) owners' signature in ink… Read more about this item