First published in the nineteenth century, One Hundred Proofs That the Earth Is Not a Globe is a classic example of Victorian-era scientific dissent. Written by William Carpenter, a prominent figure in early flat-earth literature, this concise but provocative work presents a series of arguments challenging the then-emerging consensus on the Earth’s shape.

Carpenter’s “proofs” draw on observations of waterways, long-distance visibility, astronomy, and physical experiments, reflecting the methods and assumptions of popular science in the Victorian period. The book offers modern readers a fascinating window into how scientific debates were conducted outside academic institutions and how alternative cosmologies circulated in pamphlets and public lectures.

This edition is reproduced for historical and research purposes, preserving the original text as a primary source document. It will be of interest to readers studying the history of science, nineteenth-century popular science movements, unconventional cosmological theories, and the cultural context of scientific controversy.

A valuable historical reprint for collectors, researchers, and readers interested in forgotten scientific debates of the Victorian age.