This pioneering work examines the nature of light and its relationship with matter, laying the foundation for modern physics and chemistry. Kyan's experiments with both light and heat led him to propose a theory of radiant and fixed matter and to suggest that heat was a form of motion. Although largely forgotten today, Kyan's work was a groundbreaking contribution to the scientific revolution of the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.