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100 1 _aHogg, Jabez,
_d1817-1899
245 1 4 _aThe Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed. :
_bBeing a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-25
508 _aProduced by Wayne Hammond, Chris Curnow, and the PGDP volunteers.
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history
653 _aMicroscopy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61233
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