On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences

Transcriber’s Note
This book uses some unusual characters, such as those representing the constellation Aries (♈) and Libra (♎). These characters may fail to display correctly if the font you are using does not support them.
Some corrections have been made to the printed text. These are listed in a second transcriber’s note at the end of the text.
MARY SOMERVILLE J. COOPER S c .
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.