This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 05035025
Title:
Physical Amusements and Diverting Experiments
Composed and Performed in Different Capitals of Europe, and in London
Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Pinetti, Giuseppe, 1750-1800
EBook No.: 56803
Published: Mar 21, 2018
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Magic tricks
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05035025
Title:
Physical Amusements and Diverting Experiments
Composed and Performed in Different Capitals of Europe, and in London
Note: Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced 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.)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Pinetti, Giuseppe, 1750-1800
EBook No.: 56803
Published: Mar 21, 2018
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Magic tricks
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.