1952 Britannica Great Books #28: Works on Magnetism, Astronomy, and Circulation
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Authors: William Gilbert, Galileo Galilei, William Harvey
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Editor: Mortimer J. Adler
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Published by: William Benton, Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1952
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Topic: Science and Nature (Magnetism, Astronomy, Circulation of Blood)
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Genre: Classic Scientific Literature
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Features:
- Part of the renowned Great Books of the Western World series.
- Contains three foundational works:
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On the Loadstone and Magnetic Bodies by William Gilbert, exploring magnetism.
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Concerning the Two New Sciences by Galileo Galilei, laying groundwork in physics.
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On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals by William Harvey, pioneering study on blood circulation.
- Hardcover binding with no dust jacket as issued.
Condition: Good with minimal shelf wear. The pages are clean and tightly bound, with no major markings. A wonderful addition to any collection or an excellent resource for those interested in classical science works.
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