This book is very detailed and thoroughly written and is divided into several volumes. This book gives us a better idea of the evolution of science. It is suitable for 18-30 yrs old, those who have interest in science.

This is a very good read for science students to go back in time and understand the genesis of many scientific theories across the world. The sections on Greek science and the Italian science are very interesting.

Topics covered in this Volume:

I. THE SUCCESSORS OF NEWTON IN ASTRONOMY
II. THE PROGRESS OF MODERN ASTRONOMY
III. THE NEW SCIENCE OF PALEONTOLOGY
IV. THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN GEOLOGY
V. THE NEW SCIENCE OF METEOROLOGY
VI. MODERN THEORIES OF HEAT AND LIGHT
VII. THE MODERN DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
VIII. THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
IX. THE ETHER AND PONDERABLE MATTER