On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences

by Mary Somerville

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MARY SOMERVILLE
J. COOPER S^c.

ON
THE CONNEXION
OF
THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

By MARY SOMERVILLE,

AUTHORESS OF ‘MECHANISM OF THE HEAVENS,’ AND

‘PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.’

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“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.

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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.