The Great Frosts

Bouant, Emile, 1847-1926Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
484K words
Chapters
49

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Foreign Language Books Natural Sciences Severe WinterNatural HistoryWeather LoreScience EnlightenmentNatural PhenomenaNature ObservationFrost and SnowClimate WritingScience Essay19th Century

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Les grands froids by Emile BouantAuthor: Bouant, Emile, 1847-1926,Language: French, Class: QC: Science: Physics, Release Date: Sep 17, 2013

Editor's review

This book is a scientific work on the phenomenon of severe cold by the French physicist Émile Bouant (1847–1926). It belongs to physics, and the original French edition is freely distributed by Project Gutenberg. From the scientific perspective of the late nineteenth century, the author systematically discusses low-temperature phenomena, covering the effects of severe cold on the natural world, matter, and human life, and it holds value both for the history of science and for popular science reading. The text is in French, and its length and chapter structure make it suitable as reading material for French scientific and technical texts. Readers can both learn the knowledge framework of early low-temperature physics and experience the style and argumentation of scientific writing from a century ago. It suits readers interested in the history of physics, French scientific literature, or nineteenth-century popular science; reading with notes and reference tools is recommended, and there is no need to finish it in one go—one may start with chapters related to low temperatures and climate.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents first, then select chapters related to low-temperature phenomena and the effects of severe cold for close reading in sections.
  2. Prepare a French dictionary or translation tools, and make a small glossary of terms by theme.
  3. Read alongside modern popular science books on low-temperature physics to compare expressions across a century.
  4. Read a short section at a time and write two or three summary sentences to help digest the long sentences of scientific French.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or French? The original book is in French, released as an e-book by Project Gutenberg. The catalog materials do not provide information on a Chinese translation, so reading requires a French foundation or the aid of translation tools.
Is it suitable for learning French? It can serve as advanced reading in scientific French. Its style leans toward exposition and argumentation, with longer sentences, making it suitable for learners who have mastered basic grammar and wish to become familiar with scientific text expression; beginners should start with shorter chapters and use a dictionary.
Does the content cover modern low-temperature physics? The author lived from the nineteenth to the early twentieth century, and the book reflects the scientific understanding and writing style of that time rather than the latest achievements of modern low-temperature physics. Readers should treat it as a document of scientific history and early popular science.

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About the author

Bouant, Emile, 1847-1926 Author · French · 1847–1926

Emile Bouant (1847–1926) was a French physicist and popular science writer. Public information about his life and education is limited; what is known for certain is that he worked for many years in physics and devoted himself to presenting the applications of modern science to a general readership. One work by him is held in the collection, Les grands froids (Great Cold), a work of science popularization. This work shows that he was skilled at choosing physical phenomena closely related to daily life and the natural environment, and at turning specialized knowledge into content accessible to ordinary readers. This style of writing earned him a place in French popular science writing and offers a valuable sample for later generations seeking to understand science communication in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.