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100 1 _aMarion, Fulgence
245 1 4 _aThe Wonders of Optics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-19
508 _adeaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Wonders of Optics" by Fulgence Marion is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate phenomena of vision, the structure and function of the eye, and various aspects of light and color, aiming to elucidate both how we perceive the world and the optical illusions that can deceive our senses. The opening portion introduces readers to the majesty and complexity of the human eye, emphasizing its importance as the most vital of our senses. Marion poetically describes not only the physical structure of the eye but also the beauty and expressive power of human vision. He begins by discussing how the eye allows us to appreciate both the minuscule details of our immediate surroundings and the vastness of the universe, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of visual perception and its potential errors. The text outlines the eye's anatomy, highlighting its protective features and the intricate mechanisms that enable it to function effectively, while also foreshadowing the examination of optical illusions that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhysical optics
700 1 _aQuin, Charles W.
_q(Charles William)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65114
999 _c105937
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