A Compendious System of Natural Philosophy, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

John Rowning

ISBN 10: 0282449590 / ISBN 13: 9780282449599

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book, a dive into the history of optics, explores the nature of light and color, and the applications of lenses. Written in the 18th century, it demonstrates humans' fascination with the composition of light that endures to the present day. The author, an optics professor, elucidates the principles governing the reflection and refraction of light, the nature of rainbows, and the human eye's perception of color. He also discusses the development of microscopes and telescopes, exploring the immense impact these tools have had on our understanding of the natural world and the universe beyond. The book's blend of scientific rigor and historical context offers a unique perspective on the evolution of optical science and its continuing relevance in the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A Compendious System of Natural Philosophy, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0282449590
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780282449599
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Astronomy

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The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from A Compendious System of Natural Philosophy, Vol. 2: With Notes, Containing the Mathematical Demonstrations, and Some Occasional Remarks; In Four Parts (Classic Reprint)



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work''s historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.