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_aPinetti, Giuseppe, _d1750-1800 |
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_aPhysical Amusements and Diverting Experiments : _bComposed and Performed in Different Capitals of Europe, and in London |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-03-21 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Physical Amusements and Diverting Experiments" by Giuseppe Pinetti is a fascinating collection of scientific experiments and entertaining tricks written in the late 18th century. The book serves as both a manual for performing various physical amusements and a reflection of the scientific curiosity of the time. Pinetti, a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy, offers insights into utilizing simple experiments to amuse and amaze audiences, blending elements of performance art with educational content. In this engaging work, Pinetti details a series of intriguing experiments designed to captivate and perplex viewers. Each chapter describes a specific trick or experiment, often accompanied by step-by-step instructions for execution. Among the experiments are methods for reviving a drowned fly, changing the color of a rose, and creating sympathetic inks. The blend of science and sleight-of-hand is evident as Pinetti encourages readers to perform these fascinating tricks for others. The book not only emphasizes the delight of entertainment but also serves as a practical guide for anyone interested in the intersection of science and performance, making it an entertaining read for modern audiences intrigued by historical scientific practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMagic tricks | ||
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