Essays on the Microscope by George Adams
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About this eBook
| Author | Adams, George, 1750-1795 |
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| Editor | Kanmacher, Frederick |
| LoC No. | 07037442 |
| Title |
Essays on the Microscope Containing a Practical Description of the Most Improved Microscopes, a General History of Insects, etc., etc. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Essays on the Microscope" by George Adams is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work presents a comprehensive examination of microscopes, their construction, and improvements, while also delving into the fascinating world of minute organisms, including insects and various microscopic creatures. The book aims to enhance the reader's understanding of how microscopes can be utilized to unveil the intricacies of nature that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. The opening of the book lays the groundwork by providing a historical context for the invention and development of the microscope, exploring the contributions of early creators and the scientific significance of this instrument. Adams discusses the properties of light and vision, essential for realizing the function of microscopes, while also promising detailed descriptions of various types of microscopes and their applications in studying both living and non-living specimens. The detailed descriptions aim to encourage readers to appreciate the beauty of the minuscule elements of nature through the use of microscopy, stimulating both curiosity and scientific exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Microscopy -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Insects -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61169 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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