Fourth Dimension Simply Explained

Fourth Dimension Simply Explained

by Henry Parker Manning

This book compiles 22 essays that were submitted to a competition held by Scientific American in 1909, seeking the best popular explanation of the fourth dimension. The essays, written by experts in various fields, explore the concept of the fourth dimension from diverse angles, using analogies, visualizations, and mathematical explanations to make the complex subject accessible to a general audience. While the book reflects the scientific understanding of the time, it offers a valuable glimpse into the early attempts to conceptualize and grapple with this intriguing topic.

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