The Metric System Of Weights And Measures: An Address Delivered Before The Convocation Of The University Of The State Of New York (1872)

By Frederick A.P. Barnard

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Metric System Of Weights And Measures: An Address Delivered Before The Convocation Of The University Of The State Of New York (1872)"" is a piece of literature written by Frederick A. P. Barnard. The book is an address delivered before the Convocation of the University of the State of New York in 1872. The main focus of the book is on the metric system of weights and measures. The author discusses the advantages of the metric system over the old system of weights and measures. The book also provides a brief history of the metric system and its adoption in various countries. The author emphasizes the importance of adopting the metric system in the United States and explains how it would simplify and improve trade and commerce. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and adoption of the metric system.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163894559
• ISBN13: 9781163894552
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"