Elementary Hydrostatics (1873)

Elementary Hydrostatics is a book written by William Henry Besant and first published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of hydrostatics, which is the study of fluids at rest and the forces exerted by them. The author provides a detailed explanation of the fundamental concepts of hydrostatics, including the properties of fluids, pressure, buoyancy, and the laws of hydrostatic equilibrium. The book is intended for students of physics and engineering, and it is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The author uses numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts, and there are also a series of exercises at the end of each chapter to test the reader’s understanding of the material. Overall, Elementary Hydrostatics is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the principles of hydrostatics and their applications in science and engineering.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.