Scientific Tracts Designed for Instruction and Entertainment and Adapted to Schools Lyceums and Families

<p><i>Scientific Tracts Designed for Instruction and Entertainment and Adapted to Schools Lyceums and Families</i> by Josiah Holbrook originally published in the 19th century offers a fascinating glimpse into the landscape of early science education. This collection of essays presents scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner aiming to both instruct and entertain. Holbrook's work is particularly relevant for educators homeschooling families and anyone interested in the history of science education. The tracts cover a range of scientific topics reflecting the knowledge and understanding of the era. Scientific Tracts provides valuable insights into the methods and philosophies of teaching science in the past highlighting a time when scientific exploration was seen as a vital part of a well-rounded education. This edition preserves the original text ensuring that Holbrook's contribution to science education remains available to modern readers.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>