An Inquiry Into The English System Of Weights And Measures (1857)

von John Henry Alexander

112 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""An Inquiry Into The English System Of Weights And Measures"" is a book written by John Henry Alexander and published in 1857. The book provides a detailed examination of the English system of weights and measures, which was in use at the time. The author explores the history of the system, its various units of measurement, and the ways in which it was used in commerce and industry. The book also includes a discussion of the problems and inconsistencies inherent in the system, as well as proposals for reform. Overall, ""An Inquiry Into The English System Of Weights And Measures"" is a comprehensive study of a crucial aspect of English life in the 19th century, and an important work in the history of measurement systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Astronomie, Raum und Zeit Kosmologie und das Universum
• ISBN: 9781436774154
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC