The Reason Why

by Robert Kemp PHILP (1819 - 1882)

Chapter 32 A Barometer

The Reason Why

This collection of useful information on "Common Things" is put in the interesting form of "Why and Because," and comprehends a familiar explanation of many subjects which occupy a large space in the philosophy of Nature, relating to air, animals, atmosphere, caloric, chemistry, ventilation, materia medica, meteorology, acoustics, electricity, light, zoölogy, etc. - Summary by Anonymous


Listen next episodes of The Reason Why:
Chapter 33 A Thermometer , Chapter 34 What is Sound , Chapter 35 What is Water , Chapter 36 What is Attraction , Chapter 37 What is Repulsion , Chapter 38 Why does a Humming Top make a Humming Noise , Chapter 39 Why are Soap Bubbles Round , Chapter 40 Mouse and Trap Spinner , Chapter 41 Why do we Eat Food , Chapter 42 Food and Nourishment , Chapter 43 Blood , Chapter 44 How our Bodies Heal , Chapter 45 Bones in the Body , Chapter 46 Ligaments , Chapter 47 Nerves , Chapter 48 Why do we see Objects , Chapter 49 Why do we Hear , Chapter 50 Why do we Taste , Chapter 51 Part 1 Why do we Perspire , Chapter 51 Part 2 , Chapter 51 Part 3 , Chapter 52 Animals and Creation , Chapter 53 Birds and Fish , Chapter 54 Moles, Elephants and other creatures , Chapter 55 Quadrupeds , Chapter 56 Weather and Animals , Chapter 57 Insects , Chapter 58 Animal Plant or Mineral , Chapter 59 Flowers and Plants , Chapter 60 Plants , Chapter 61 Plants and Trees , Chapter 62 Vegetable Oils and Fats , Chapter 63 Vegetable Gums , Chapter 64 Wood , Chapter 65 Plants and Seeds , Chapter 66 Caterpillars and other Insects , Chapter 67 , Conclusion