
audiobook
by Elisha Gray
Nature's Miracles - Familiar Talks on Science - BY - ELISHA GRAY, Ph. D., LL. D. - Vol. I - World-Building and Life - Earth, Air, and Water - NEW YORK - FORDS, HOWARD, & HULBERT
INTRODUCTION.
NATURE'S MIRACLES.
EARTH.
CHAPTER I. - WORLD-BUILDING AND LIFE.
CHAPTER II. - LIMESTONE.
CHAPTER III. - COAL.
CHAPTER IV. - SLATE AND SHALE.
CHAPTER V. - SALT.
AIR.
Step into a friendly conversation about the world around us, where the author treats the earth, sky, and water as everyday companions rather than distant mysteries. With plain language and vivid analogies, the book sketches how rocks form, why wind blows, and what makes rivers rise and fall, offering a sturdy foothold for anyone curious about natural law. It’s a guide that invites listeners to see scientific facts as reliable landmarks rather than abstract theory.
The tone feels like a chat over a kitchen table, aiming to spark a lasting interest in the patterns that shape daily life. By linking practical observations to broader principles, it helps listeners build a solid mental map of the environment without overwhelming jargon. Whether a student seeking a clear overview or a lifelong learner yearning for fresh insight, the listening experience promises both usefulness and quiet wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (314K characters)
Series
Nature's Miracles, Volume I
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2010-08-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1901
A gifted 19th-century inventor and electrical engineer, he helped build the telegraph industry and became one of the most famous rivals in the race to create the telephone. His story blends practical genius, business ambition, and a long-running debate about who got there first.
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