Micrographia by Robert Hooke

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Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
Title Micrographia
Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon
Note Reading ease score: 28.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Summary "Micrographia" by Robert Hooke is a scientific publication written in the mid-17th century. The work is renowned for its detailed observations of various small entities using microscopes, marking a significant contribution to the field of microscopy and early scientific exploration. The book likely discusses the structure, properties, and behaviors of minute objects revealed through magnification, elucidating the intricacies of the natural world at a previously unseen scale. At the start of "Micrographia," Hooke addresses the Royal Society, expressing humility about his contributions and the profound endeavor to understand natural observations through experimentation. He sets the stage for examining simple physical objects, beginning with the intricate details of a needle's point when magnified—showing that what seems sharp to the naked eye is much duller upon closer inspection. This opening establishes not only Hooke’s meticulous approach to scientific inquiry but also invites readers to appreciate the complexity of minute structures, hinting at a journey through the world of small and often overlooked phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Microscopy -- Early works to 1800
Subject Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works
Subject Magnifying glasses -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 15491
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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