General Science

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General Science

by Bertha May Clark

EN·~9 hours

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Description

A practical guide to everyday science, this volume invites readers to see how basic principles can improve life at home, in the workshop, and out in the fields. It stresses the importance of conserving personal energy as much as natural resources, encouraging smarter, less wasteful habits in daily tasks.

The book explores a range of topics—from the mechanics of labor‑saving machines and the physics of sound in musical instruments to an accessible introduction to electricity. Each chapter blends clear explanations with real‑world examples, aiming to spark curiosity rather than overwhelm with dense theory.

Designed for both students and curious adults, the text balances a light, conversational tone with solid scientific content. A companion laboratory manual offers simple experiments, letting readers test ideas hands‑on and deepen their understanding of the concepts presented.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (551K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-08-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Bertha May Clark

b. 1880

Remembered for writing lively, practical books for young readers, this early 20th-century American author helped make nature study and everyday science feel approachable and fun. Her work often blended curiosity, observation, and clear teaching.

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