02248cam a22003253u 4500 75415 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251844utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RE Cox, George (Optician) Spectacle secrets Second edition. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-19 Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Spectacle Secrets" by George Cox is a practical guide on the usage and selection of spectacles, written in the mid-19th century. The text addresses the prevalent issues of quackery within the optical trade, aiming to empower readers with factual information about eyewear to protect them from deception and fraud. With the focus on the history of spectacles and understanding how they function to support various visual impairments, it serves as both an informative treatise and a consumer warning. At the start of "Spectacle Secrets," the author discusses the historical context of spectacles and raises concerns about the misleading practices of some opticians. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how the eye works and the necessity of properly fitting lenses to maintain sight. Cox outlines the various types of lenses and their functions, subsequently cautioning readers against common scams, such as those who overcharge for subpar glasses. His aim is clear: to educate the public so they may make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing eyewear and avoid falling prey to unscrupulous sellers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: George Cox, 1844 Eyeglasses https://archive.org/details/b31911778 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75415 116140 116140