ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1929, this title is a series of essays on science at the beginning of the twentieth century. Including biology, chemistry, physics and psychology it covers a range of topics, from heating the house to suspended animation. This title can now be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

chapter Chapter I|18 pages

The Rhythms of Life

chapter Chapter II|9 pages

Animal Electricity

chapter Chapter III|19 pages

Animal Heat

chapter Chapter IV|12 pages

Preconceived Perfection

chapter Chapter V|5 pages

Circulations

chapter Chapter VI|6 pages

The Eye as a Camera

chapter Chapter VII|14 pages

Prediction in Biology

chapter Chapter IX|5 pages

Are Women More Sensitive Than Men?

chapter Chapter X|6 pages

Blaming the Air

chapter Chapter XI|9 pages

Heating and Ventilating the House

chapter Chapter XII|17 pages

Physiology and “Vital Force”

chapter Chapter XIV|7 pages

What the Microscope has Achieved for Mankind

chapter Chapter XV|12 pages

How Many Tastes Have we?

chapter Chapter XVI|3 pages

The Cause of Colour

chapter Chapter XVII|8 pages

Suspended Animation

chapter Chapter XVIII|13 pages

Some Lost Arts