A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar
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- EN
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"A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar" by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer is a science book first published around 1840. Written in catechism style, it answers over 2,000 questions about everyday phenomena, from candles and chimneys to thunder and rainbows. The work proved remarkably popular, reaching 47 editions by 1905 and translations into multiple languages. Despite presenting itself as accurate science, the book subtly promotes religious ideas, including divine design, reflecting its author's perspective as an ordained priest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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