Navy cloth binding with gilt title on the (faded) spine.

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For conditions, please view our photographs. An original  book from the library gathered by the famous Cambridge Don, computer scientist, food and wine connoisseur, Jack Arnold LANG.

The property of Jack’s father, the famous scientist who was involved in ‘heavy’ water.

“The World of Science” by F. Sherwood Taylor, published by William Heinemann in 1950, is a non-fiction general science book intended for the ordinary reader. The first edition was published in 1936, and the 1950 version is likely the second or a later edition/reprint.

Book Details

• Title: The World of Science

• Author: F. Sherwood Taylor (Frank Sherwood Taylor, 1897–1956)

• Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd., London

• Publication Year: 1950

• Language: English

• Format: Typically found as a hardcover book

• Physical Description: The book is substantial, often over 1,000 pages (e.g., the 1936 edition was 1064 pages) and includes illustrations, plates, and diagrams.

• Genre: Non-fiction, general science/encyclopedia

Content Summary

The book’s purpose was to explain common scientific concepts and mechanical devices encountered in daily life in simple terms, covering a broad range of topics from physics and chemistry to biology and the Earth. It moves from familiar observations to scientific explanations to help the reader understand the world around them. The book is a general science textbook and does not focus on the history of science, though the author was a noted historian of science and a director of the Science Museum in London.

Collectibility and Value

The book is a vintage, popular science work and can be found in used condition from various booksellers online. The 1950 edition is not considered extremely rare, as multiple editions and copies exist.

• Value: The price varies depending on the book’s condition and specific bindings, ranging from approximately £7 to £30 or more. Copies that were part of a notable personal collection or are in exceptional condition may be more valuable.