02284cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324501740014126400510031530000470036633600260041333700260043933800360046550000310050150800700053252012570060253400450185965300200190465300150192485600430193961233UtSlPG20260610134418.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aHogg, Jabez,d1817-189914aThe Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed. :bBeing a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-01-25  aProduced by Wayne Hammond, Chris Curnow, and the PGDP volunteers.  a"The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application" by Jabez Hogg is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed examination and introduction to the microscope, highlighting its historical development and its significant contributions to various scientific fields. It is aimed at both amateur enthusiasts and professionals interested in the study of microscopy.  The opening of the book lays the foundation by addressing the historical evolution of the microscope, tracing its origins and acknowledging its first significant improvements. Hogg reflects on how the microscope transitioned from being a little recognized instrument to an essential tool in scientific research, especially in medical and botanical studies. This section introduces readers to early contributors to microscopy, such as Galileo and Dr. Hooke, while setting the stage for discussions on the instrument's technical specifications, including various types of lenses and optical principles. The author expresses his enthusiasm and personal connection to the microscope, hoping to inspire a broader appreciation for this "fascinating study" among the general public. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history  aMicroscopy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61233