Caloric: Its Mechanical, Chemical, and Vital Agencies in the Phenomena of Nature
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- 17 hodin čtení
An important scientific work on the concept of caloric, a theory of heat that was popular in the 19th century. Metcalfe, a physicist and chemist, explores the properties of caloric and its role in natural processes. This book will be of interest to historians of science and anyone interested in the development of scientific theories and concepts.
