Extracts From Micrographia: Or Some Physiological Descriptions Of Minute Bodies Made By Magnifying Glasses, With Observations And Inquiries Thereupon (1906)

Extracts From Micrographia: Or Some Physiological Descriptions Of Minute Bodies Made By Magnifying Glasses, With Observations And Inquiries Thereupon (1906) is a book written by Robert Hooke. It is a collection of extracts from his original work, Micrographia, which was published in 1665. The book is a detailed and groundbreaking study of the microscopic world, and Hooke's observations and discoveries have had a profound impact on science and medicine.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different area of study. Hooke covers a wide range of topics, including the structure of plants and animals, the properties of crystals, and the behavior of insects. He also describes the use of microscopes and other scientific instruments, and provides detailed illustrations of his observations.Throughout the book, Hooke demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the natural world. He is able to make connections between seemingly disparate phenomena, and his observations often lead to new insights and discoveries. His work has been praised for its scientific rigor and its elegant prose, and it remains an important reference for scientists and scholars to this day.Overall, Extracts From Micrographia: Or Some Physiological Descriptions Of Minute Bodies Made By Magnifying Glasses, With Observations And Inquiries Thereupon (1906) is a fascinating and influential work of science and literature. It provides a window into the mind of one of the greatest scientific minds of the 17th century, and it continues to inspire and inform scientists and scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.