COWPER — Home Teachings in Science

London, Warne. 1865. Book, Home Teachings in Science By Professor Cowper and others published by Warne London circa 1865. 160 pages size 17 cm by 12 cm. Condition VG. Contains the following chapters illustrated with diagrams and sketches throughout: Scientific Knowledge used for the preservation of life; The first railway train; The thermometer; The Windmill; The broken pump; The barometer; The lock; The seconds clock; The eight-day clock; The electric telegraph; Making telegraphs; Apparent course of the sun. One colour plate. A snapshot of Victorian science and technology. Photos available on request.