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Experiments And Observations On Animal Heat, And The Inflammation Of Combustible Bodies (1788)

Experiments And Observations On Animal Heat, And The Inflammation Of Combustible Bodies (1788)

Crawford, Adair

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ISBN10: 1166064476
ISBN13: 9781166064471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 520
Weight: 1.52
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Experiments and Observations on Animal Heat, and the Inflammation of Combustible Bodies is a scientific book published in 1788 by the renowned Scottish physician and chemist, Adair Crawford. The book is a collection of experiments and observations on the nature of animal heat and the process of combustion in living organisms. Crawford's work was highly influential in the development of modern theories of thermodynamics and biochemistry.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section focuses on animal heat and includes detailed descriptions of Crawford's experiments on the heat produced by various animals, including humans, dogs, and horses. He also discusses the role of respiration in the production of heat and the effects of different environmental conditions on body temperature.The second section of the book is devoted to the process of combustion in living organisms. Crawford describes his experiments on the combustion of various substances, including phosphorus, sulfur, and iron, and how these processes relate to the production of heat in animals. He also discusses the role of oxygen in combustion and the effects of different environmental conditions on the process.Throughout the book, Crawford emphasizes the importance of careful observation and experimentation in understanding the natural world. He also highlights the interconnectedness of different scientific disciplines, including chemistry, physiology, and physics.Overall, Experiments and Observations on Animal Heat, and the Inflammation of Combustible Bodies is a pioneering work in the field of thermodynamics and biochemistry. Crawford's meticulous observations and experimental methods laid the groundwork for future scientific discoveries and continue to influence modern scientific research.Being An Attempt To Revolve These Phenomena Into A General Law Of Nature.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.

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