Sound: A Course of Eight Lectures Delivered At the Royal Institution of Great Britain [Hardcover](Hardcover, John Tyndall)
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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Sound: A Course of Eight Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain by John Tyndall is a clear and engaging exploration of the science of sound, based on lectures he delivered to the public. Aimed at both scientific and general audiences, the book explains the principles of acoustics, including vibration, wave propagation, resonance, reflection, and the nature of musical tones. Tyndall uses vivid demonstrations and simple language to make complex physical concepts accessible. The work exemplifies his talent for science communication and reflects his broader mission to bring cutting-edge scientific knowledge to a wider audience in the 19th century. About The Author: John Tyndall (1820–1893) was a renowned Irish physicist known for his groundbreaking work in diamagnetism and infrared radiation. In 1859, he was the first to demonstrate the link between atmospheric CO₂ and the greenhouse effect. Born in Leighlinbridge, Ireland, Tyndall began his career as a draftsman for the Ordnance Survey and later worked in railway construction. Driven by intellectual ambition, he transitioned to science education and research, studying in Germany under leading physicists. From 1853 to 1887, he was a professor at the Royal Institution in London, where he also popularized experimental physics through widely read science books. The Title 'Sound: A Course of Eight Lectures Delivered At the Royal Institution of Great Britain written/authored/edited by John Tyndall', published in the year 1867. The ISBN 9789372250930 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 363 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Music. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vo