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On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences

Chapter 1: ON THE CONNEXION OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
By Mary Somerville
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This work surveys the interrelations among branches of physical science, centering on gravitation as the unifying force that governs celestial and terrestrial phenomena. It explains spherical attraction, orbital geometry and elliptical motion, perturbations and stability of the solar system, and the mechanics of satellites and the moon, including eclipses and methods for measuring planetary distances. Sections treat the figure and internal structure of Earth and planets, effects of rotation, the velocity of light and aberration, and the role of an ethereal medium, combining mathematical exposition with accessible explanations to show how observational astronomy, mechanics, and geophysics form a coherent system.

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Title: On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences

Author: Mary Somerville

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Language: English

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MARY SOMERVILLE
J. COOPER Sc.

ON
 
THE CONNEXION
 
OF
 
THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

By MARY SOMERVILLE,
AUTHORESS OF ‘MECHANISM OF THE HEAVENS,’ AND
‘PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.’

“No natural phenomenon can be adequately studied in itself alone—but, to be understood, it must be considered as it stands connected with all Nature.”—Bacon.

Ninth Edition, completely Revised.
LONDON:
JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET.
1858.
The right of Translation is reserved.
LONDON: PRINTED BY W. CLOWES AND SONS, DUKE STREET, STAMFORD STREET,
AND CHARING CROSS.
This Book is Dedicated
TO
HER DEAR CHILDREN,
BY THEIR AFFECTIONATE MOTHER,
MARY SOMERVILLE.

Florence, Nov. 1, 1858.