author
Carleton John Lynde
1872–1971
A science educator and textbook writer, he made practical physics feel close to everyday life, from household experiments to hands-on glass blowing. His books were written to teach by doing, with a clear focus on useful, approachable science.
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Experimental glass blowing for boys
by Carleton John Lynde
About the author
Born in 1872, Carleton John Lynde was a Canadian-born science writer and teacher who became known for practical educational books about physics and home experiments. Sources consulted for this overview identify him as a professor of physics at Macdonald College in Quebec and as the author of science-focused works including Physics of the Household, Science Experiences with Home Equipment, and Experimental Glass Blowing for Boys.
Lynde wrote in a plain, useful style aimed at helping students learn through direct observation and experiment. Rather than treating physics as an abstract subject, his books connected it with daily life and simple equipment, which gives his work an appealingly hands-on character even now.
He lived from 1872 to 1971. While detailed biographical information appears limited in the sources available, his surviving books suggest a teacher deeply interested in making science understandable, practical, and engaging for ordinary readers.