Natural Philosophy, For High Schools And Academies is a book written by William James Rolfe and published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of natural philosophy, which is the branch of science that deals with the study of the physical world and its phenomena.The book is intended for use in high schools and academies and covers a wide range of topics, including mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. The author presents each topic in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for students to understand and follow.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific area of natural philosophy. The first chapter introduces the subject and provides an overview of the scientific method. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as motion, force, energy, and work.The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help students visualize and understand the concepts presented. Additionally, each chapter includes review questions and exercises to help students test their understanding of the material.Overall, Natural Philosophy, For High Schools And Academies is an excellent resource for students who are interested in learning about the physical world and its phenomena. It is a well-written and comprehensive guide that covers all the essential topics in natural philosophy and is sure to be a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.In Two Parts.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.