Common objects of the microscope

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889.

Contributor:

Bousfield, Edward Collins, 1855-1921

West, Tuffen, 1823-1891

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Common Objects of the Microscope" by J. G. Wood is a scientific guidebook written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an elementary handbook for beginners interested in microscopy, focusing on revealing the myriad structures and organisms that can be observed through a microscope. Between its pages, readers will encounter descriptions and illustrations of various microscopic specimens including components from the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms, aiming to enhance amateur microscopists' understanding of their findings. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for the study of microscopy, emphasizing its importance as both a scientific tool and a source of enjoyment for nature enthusiasts. It articulates the significant advancement in microscopy over the years and positions the book as a practical guide to help novices embark on their journey into the microscopic realm. The author encourages readers to engage in systematic observations of various specimens, reinforcing that even common local materials can yield fascinating insights into the complexity of life when viewed under magnification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Thiers Halliwell, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-07-18