000 02248cam a22003253u 4500
001 75415
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134738.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20251844utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aRE
100 1 _aCox, George
_q(Optician)
245 1 0 _aSpectacle secrets
250 _aSecond edition.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-02-19
508 _aBob 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: George Cox, 1844
653 _aEyeglasses
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b31911778
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75415
999 _c116140
_d116140