The Ladder Of Cowslips: Or What Is Sound? (1878)
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ISBN10: 1165618311
ISBN13: 9781165618316
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165618316
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ladder of Cowslips: Or What Is Sound? is a book written by Janet Kay Shuttleworth and was first published in 1878. The book is an exploration of the nature of sound, and it aims to explain the science behind it in a way that is accessible to young readers. The title of the book is taken from a line in a poem by William Wordsworth, and it refers to the way in which sound travels in waves, much like the way that cowslips grow in a ladder-like pattern.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of sound. The first chapter explores the basics of sound, including how it is produced and how it travels through the air. The second chapter looks at the different types of sound, such as musical notes and noise, and how they are created. The third chapter delves into the physics of sound, including the properties of waves and how they interact with different materials.The fourth chapter of the book focuses on the human ear and how it processes sound. The author explains the different parts of the ear and how they work together to allow us to hear. The fifth chapter looks at the ways in which sound can be measured, including decibels and frequency. The final chapter explores some of the practical applications of sound, such as in music and communication.Throughout the book, Shuttleworth uses clear and simple language to explain complex scientific concepts. She also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the ideas she is discussing. The Ladder of Cowslips: Or What Is Sound? is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the science behind sound, and it remains a classic text in the field of acoustics.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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