An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision [electronic resource] : Intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an accurate idea of the true state of their sight, the means of preserving it, together with proper rules for ascertaining when spectacles are necessary, and how to choose them without injuring the sight. By George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, George, 1750-1795.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vision--Early works to 1800.

Vision.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi,[1],172p.,plate ) ill. ;

Edition:

The second edition.

Other Title:

Essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close: and sold by the author, at his shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street, 1792.

Notes:

Includes 'A catalogue of mathematical, optical, and philosophical instruments' on pp.159-172.

Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N31347.

OCLC:

508129601