THE SEVEN FOLLIES
OF SCIENCE
A
POPULAR ACCOUNT OF THE MOST FAMOUS
SCIENTIFIC IMPOSSIBILITIES
AND THE ATTEMPTS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE TO SOLVE THEM.
To which is Added a Small Budget of Interesting
Paradoxes, Illusions, and Marvels.
WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS
BY
JOHN PHIN
Author of "How to Use the Microscope"; "The Workshop Companion";
"The Shakespeare Cyclopedia"; Editor Marquis of Worcester's,
"Century of Inventions"; Etc.
SECOND EDITION
NEW YORK
D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY
23 Murray and 27 Warren Sts.
1906