Lectures & Essays

A collection of lectures and essays by John Tyndall, a prominent 19th-century physicist and science communicator. From the nature of light and the laws of motion to the place of science in society, Tyndall covers a wide range of topics in his signature clear and engaging style. An excellent introduction to the world of Victorian science.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 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.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.