Dictionary of Scientific Illustrations and Symbols

Download or read book Dictionary of Scientific Illustrations and Symbols written by Barrister of the honorable society of the Inner Temple and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An assemblage of striking and interesting scientific facts, arranged so as to be of immediate use to [those] who require a suggestive topic, a forcible analogy, a cogent symbol, or a suitable illustration. It may also be pleasant reading to busy lovers of Nature who are glad to spare half-hours from time to time in contemplating the marvels of Creation. All kindred topics are grouped together accompanied by an index of natural objects, technical terms, places, things, and creatures. "--Preface (page 3).