Endless Amusement by Unknown

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Author Unknown
LoC No. 05017772
Title Endless Amusement
A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science; Including Acoustics, Electricity, Magnetism, Arithmetic, Hydraulics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Hydrostatics, Optics; Wonders of the Air-Pump; All the Popular Tricks and Changes of the Cards, &c., &c. to Which is Added, a Complete System of Pyrotechny; Or, the Art of Making Fire-works.
Note Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Endless Amusement" by Unknown is a collection of nearly 400 entertaining experiments in various branches of science, written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an engaging guide to practical scientific exploration, covering topics such as acoustics, electricity, magnetism, and mechanics, among others. It is designed to be accessible, even for readers with limited scientific knowledge. At the start of "Endless Amusement," the reader is introduced to a variety of experiments that can be performed with common materials. These include producing fire through chemical reactions, creating illusions with light and perspective, and crafting miniature fireworks. Each experiment is explained with straightforward instructions, making science entertaining and approachable for enthusiasts and learners alike. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of whimsical yet educational scientific phenomena, ensuring the reader's curiosity is piqued right from the beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Magic tricks
Subject Scientific recreations
Subject Fireworks
Subject Science -- Experiments
Subject Card tricks
Category Text
EBook-No. 32492
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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