Astronomy

Автор: Roberts. Ball, LL.D. F.R.S.
Издательство: London, Longmans, Green, and Co.
Страниц: 174
Год: 1877
Размер: 6,56 МБ

PREFACE

Notwithstanding the large number of scientific works which have been published within the last few years, it is very generally acknowledged by those who are practically engaged in Education, whether as Teachers or as Examiners, that there is still a want of Books adapted for school purposes upon several important branches of Science. The Series of which this is the first volume will aim at supplying this deficiency. The works comprised in the Series will all be composed with special reference to their use in school-teaching ; but, at the same time, particular attention will be given to making the information contained in them trustworthy and accurate, and to presenting it in such a way that it may serve as a basis for more advanced study…