The Secret of Everyday Things
Jean-Henri Fabre (1823 - 1915)
Translated by Florence Bicknell (1880 - )
The clearness, simplicity, and charm of the great French naturalist's style are nowhere better illustrated than in this work, which in its variety of subject-matter and apt use of entertaining anecdote rivals "The Story-Book of Science," already a favorite with his readers. Such instances of antiquated usage or superseded methods as occur in these chapters of popular science easily win our indulgence because of the literary charm and warm human quality investing all that the author has to say. -- Translator (Introductory Note)
Genre(s): Science
Language: English
Keyword(s): children (1080), science (220), snow (33), fire (25), water (22), rain (17), light (15), tea (15), ice (14), bread (13) ... [Show full list]
Keyword(s): children (1080), science (220), snow (33), fire (25), water (22), rain (17), light (15), tea (15), ice (14), bread (13), chocolate (11), coal (10), iron (8), steam (7), salt (7), rice (7), air (6), atmosphere (6), coffee (5), wool (4), pottery (4), sugar (4), sound (4), moths (3), spices (3), flies (3), calico (2), lighting (2), thread (2), needles (2), flax (2), weaving (2), soap (2), glass (2), germs (2), pins (1), silk (1), hemp (1), napery (1), dyeing (1), cloth printing (1), potash (1), matches (1), charcoal (1), combustion (1), heating (1), kerosene (1), rust (1), tin-plating (1), olive oil (1), double boiler (1), distillation (1), vinegar (1), grist mill (1), starch (1), chestnuts (1), codfish (1), evaporation (1), humidity (1), pebbles (1), industrial arts (1)
