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Williams, Henry Smith, 1863-1943

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The Story of Modern Science

The complete set

The Story of Modern Science is a ten-volume book series by Henry Smith Williams, published by Funk and Wagnalls Co. The books, published in 1923, explain in great detail the then-cutting-edge technology and scientific methods of the Modern Era.

The 10 volumes include:

I. Charting the Universe

II. Exploring the Atom

III. Analyzing the Man

IV. Conjuring with Plants

V. Juggling with Animal Life

VI. Wonder-Working by Machinery

VII. Bettering the Race of Man

VIII. Super-Engines of War

IX. Radio-Mastery of the Ether

X. Man and the Magic of Medicine