Key to the Universe

by Orson Pratt

Excerpt from Key to the Universe

A new theory of the mechanism of the universe is propounded by the author, not with a design of subvert ing, or, in the least degree, interfering with the great law of universal gravitation. On the contrary; it is intended to greatly extend the universality of that law. Modern astronomers and scientists have excluded the immense ocean of ethereal substance from the catalogue of gravi tating matter thus limiting the grand discovery of Newton, intended to be universal, to such gross materi als only, as they may consider endowed with the gravi tating power. The aim of the author, therefore, is to vindicate the universality of the to rescue it from the environed limits sought to be thrown around and to give it that unlimited freedom of action, which the distinguished name, universal, so appropriately and definitely imports.

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1879

About the author

American mathematician and religious leader who was an original member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Reviews

[Ernie Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a highly technical book and probably not of interest to many readers.