Familiar Talks on Science: World-Building and Life; Earth, Air and Water.

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Familiar Talks on Science: World-Building and Life; Earth, Air and Water.

by Elisha Gray

EN·~5 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
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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

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INTRODUCTION.

4:53
3

NATURE'S MIRACLES.

0:01
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EARTH.

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CHAPTER I. - WORLD-BUILDING AND LIFE.

13:36
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CHAPTER II. - LIMESTONE.

13:14
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CHAPTER III. - COAL.

12:07
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CHAPTER IV. - SLATE AND SHALE.

6:21
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CHAPTER V. - SALT.

6:53
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AIR.

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Description

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.

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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.

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About the author

Elisha Gray

Elisha Gray

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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