[Gutenberg 15491] • Micrographia / Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon

[Gutenberg 15491] • Micrographia / Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon
Authors
Hooke, Robert
Publisher
Dover Publications
Tags
natural history -- pre-linnean works , science , microscopy -- early works to 1800 , philosophy , magnifying glasses -- early works to 1800
ISBN
9780486495644
Date
1655-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.82 MB
Lang
en
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The prime impetus for the spread of microscopy during the 18th century, this classic moves gracefully among its topics, including the structure of molds, visual apparatus of the fly, cellular structure of cork, and life cycle of the mosquito. No scientific background is necessary to appreciate its ideas, inspirations, and insights.