The Science of Common Things, David Wells, A.M.,M.D., Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor and Company, 1857. Subtitled “A familiar explanation of the first principles of science for schools, families and young students”. Illustrated with “many engravings”.
Written as an elementary textbook on “the first principles of science”, for use of schools and “young persons”. Multiple topics mostly focused on physical sciences. Very good condition, although the front cover is soiled around the edges.