The Early Weights And Measures Of Mankind (1913) - Charles Warren - Bog

The Early Weights and Measures of Mankind is a comprehensive historical account of the development of weights and measures used by humans from ancient times up until the early 20th century. Written by Charles Warren and first published in 1913, this book explores the various systems of measurement used by different civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. The author also covers the evolution of measurement units, such as the foot, the pound, and the gallon, and how they were standardized over time. The book includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the various measurement systems. This book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history of science and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.