Peterson's Familiar Science: Or The Scientific Explanation Of Common Things is a book written by Robert Evans Peterson in 1863. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the scientific principles behind everyday objects and phenomena. It covers a wide range of topics, including the properties of matter, the laws of motion, optics, electricity, magnetism, and chemistry. The book is written in an accessible and easy-to-understand language, making it suitable for readers of all ages and educational backgrounds. Peterson's Familiar Science is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the natural world and the scientific principles that govern it.To Which Is Added Scientific Amusements For Young People.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.