The Reason Why

<p>The Reason Why: A Careful Collection of Many Hundreds of Reasons for Things Which Though Generally Believed Are Imperfectly Understood by Robert Kemp Philp offers a fascinating glimpse into the scientific understanding-and misunderstandings-of the mid-19th century. This meticulously compiled volume answers a wide array of questions on various scientific topics presenting explanations for natural phenomena everyday occurrences and widely held beliefs.</p> <p>Designed for both instruction and entertainment The Reason Why serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge and gain insights into the scientific thought of the Victorian era. Its accessible format makes it an engaging read for anyone curious about the world and eager to explore the reasons behind its workings. This historical work provides a unique perspective on the evolution of scientific inquiry and remains an interesting read for modern audiences.</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>