How it Works by Archibald Williams
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| Author | Williams, Archibald, 1871-1934 |
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| Title |
How it Works Dealing in simple language with steam, electricity, light, heat, sound, hydraulics, optics, etc., and with their applications to apparatus in common use |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The steam-engine -- The conversion of heat energy into mechanical motion -- The steam turbine -- The internal-combustion engine -- Electrical apparatus -- The electric telegraph -- Wireless telegraphy -- The telephone -- Dynamos and electric motors -- Railway brakes -- Railway signalling -- Optics -- The microscope, the telescope, and the magic-lantern -- Sound and musical instruments -- Wind instruments -- Talking machines -- Why the wind blows -- Hydraulic machinery -- Heating and lighting -- Various mechanisms. |
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| Summary | "How It Works" by Archibald Williams is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work aims to explain the fundamental principles behind various physical phenomena and mechanisms encountered in daily life, such as steam, electricity, and sound, using simple language that caters to an audience without an in-depth technical background. At the start of the text, the author shares his motivation for writing, noting the frequency of questions he has received asking for clarification on how various devices operate. He indicates that the text will cover a range of topics, including steam engines, electrical apparatus, and optics, with a focus on fundamental principles rather than exhaustive technical specifics. It includes illustrations and diagrams to enhance understanding, illustrating how common mechanisms function, such as the steam engine's operations, safety measures for boilers, and a comparison of natural organs to man-made machines, signaling a clear intent to demystify complex scientific concepts for the uninitiated. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Technology -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Science -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28553 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1798 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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