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  • Through Masai Land.

    A journey of exploration among the snowclad volcanic mountains and strange tribes of eastern equatorial Africa.

    by Joseph Thomson. ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Elibron Classics. Replica of 1885 edition by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, London.This edition contains illustrations. The original edition included 2 large maps which are available as a free download.Joseph Thomson (14 February 1858 - 2 August 1895) was a Scottish geologist and explorer who played an important part in the Scramble for Africa. Upon his return he gave an account of his ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Mungo Park and the Niger

    by Joseph Thomson ...
    Mungo Park was a Scottish explorer renowned for his expeditions in West Africa, particularly along the Niger River. His journeys were marked by both adventure and peril, as he sought to map the river and understand the cultures surrounding it. Park's detailed observations and encounters with local tribes provided valuable insights into the region's geography and society. His explorations ... Read more

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  • Mungo Park and the Niger

    Exploring African Landscapes and Cultures: A Historical Journey along the Niger River

    by Joseph Thomson ...
    In "Mungo Park and the Niger," Joseph Thomson provides a meticulous examination of the life and explorations of the enigmatic Scottish explorer Mungo Park. Written in the late 19th century, this work employs a blend of travel narrative and historical analysis, delving into the challenges Park faced during his expeditions to the Niger River. Thomson's rich prose vividly captures both the ... Read more

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  • From Newton to Einstein - The Changing Conceptions of the Universe

    by Benjamin Harrow, Albert Einstein, Arthur Stanley Eddington, Joseph Sweetman Ames, Joseph John Thomson, Frank Watson Dyson ...
    Einstein's contributions to our ideas of time and space and to our knowledge of the universe in general, are of so momentous a nature, that they easily take their place among the two or three greatest achievements of the twentieth century. This book attempts to give, in popular form, an account of this work. As, however, Einstein's work is so largely dependent upon the work of Newton and Newton's ... Read more

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  • Cathode Rays

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Particle Physics Revolution

    by Joseph John Thomson, Zoe Hartford ...
    In "Cathode Rays," Joseph John Thomson provides a groundbreaking exploration of the properties and behavior of cathode rays, laying the foundation for modern atomic physics. Employing a detailed and methodical literary style, Thomson integrates experimental data with theoretical analysis to unravel the mysteries of these elusive streams of particles. The book is set against the backdrop of late ... Read more

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  • The Changing Conceptions of the Universe - From Newton to Einstein -

    by Benjamin Harrow, Albert Einstein, Arthur Stanley Eddington, Joseph Sweetman Ames, Joseph John Thomson, Frank Watson Dyson ...
    In 'The Changing Conceptions of the Universe - From Newton to Einstein -', the reader is presented with an illuminating anthology that traverses the profound shifts in our understanding of the cosmos from the classical mechanics of Newton to the relativistic perspectives introduced by Einstein. This collection showcases a range of literary styles from the purely scientific to the philosophical and ... Read more

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