9780259751793 - On the Influence of the Blue Color of the Sky in Developing Animal and Vegetable Life: As Illustrated in the Experiments of Gen. A. J. Pleasonton, ... Philadelphia ... (2 risultati)

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Soft cover. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the profound effects of the sky's blue color on plant and animal life. Inspired by the scientific advances of the 17th and 18th centuries, the author conducted a decade of experiments with colored glass, culminating in the construction of a cold grapery and a piggery to test his hypothesis. The results demonstrated a striking acceleration of growth and development in both plants and animals exposed to violet light, suggesting its role in photosynthesis and cellular stimulation. The author argues that this blue light, particularly intense in tropical and arctic regions, contributes to the distinctive characteristics of life in these environments. By delving into the relationship between light, electricity, and vital processes, this book provides intriguing insights into the fundamental forces that shape the natural world and offers a fresh perspective on the importance of the sky's blue hue to the balance of life on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.