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The Five Senses; Or, Gateways To Knowledge - Softcover

George Wilson

 
9789354151781: The Five Senses; Or, Gateways To Knowledge
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9354151787 ISBN 13: 9789354151781
Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

What if the world could be unlocked through the senses? In The Five Senses; Or, Gateways To Knowledge, George Wilson invites readers to step into the heart of Victorian knowledge exploration, where the marvels of sensory perception become the keys to understanding ourselves and our surroundings. Every page reveals the 19th century's fascination with the human senses, blending scientific inquiry with the spirit of discovery that defined Wilson's contemporaries, from Charles Darwin to Thomas Huxley. This landmark 1800s scientific discourse offers a lucid, accessible study of how sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch serve as our primary gateways to understanding the world. Wilson's writing bridges academic rigour with genuine curiosity, making this educational non-fiction work as compelling for science enthusiasts as it is for academic readers. His insights illuminate not only the mechanisms of perception but also the wider context of Victorian era insights into the mind and body, capturing a moment when science and wonder walked hand in hand. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for lovers of human senses exploration, classic literature collectors, and anyone drawn to the roots of scientific thought, The Five Senses endures as both a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

George Wilson is a former columnist and chief editorial writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is also the author of Yesterdays Philadelphia.

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Verlag
Alpha Editions
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
9354151787
ISBN 13 
9789354151781
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
140
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