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Philosophical Experiments And Observations Of Robert Hooke And Other Eminent Virtuoso's In His Time (1726)

Philosophical Experiments And Observations Of Robert Hooke And Other Eminent Virtuoso's In His Time (1726)

Hooke, Robert
Derham, William

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ISBN10: 1166325350
ISBN13: 9781166325350
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 418
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Philosophical Experiments and Observations of Robert Hooke and Other Eminent Virtuosos in His Time is a book written by Robert Hooke, a renowned English scientist and inventor of the 17th century. Published in 1726, the book is a compilation of Hooke's philosophical experiments and observations, as well as those of other prominent scientists of his time.The book covers a wide range of topics, including optics, mechanics, astronomy, and chemistry. Hooke's experiments on light and color are particularly noteworthy, as he was one of the first scientists to use a microscope to observe the microscopic world. He also made significant contributions to the field of mechanics, including his work on springs and elasticity.In addition to Hooke's own experiments and observations, the book also includes contributions from other notable scientists of the time, such as Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton. These contributions cover a range of topics, including the properties of air, the nature of gravity, and the behavior of gases.Overall, Philosophical Experiments and Observations of Robert Hooke and Other Eminent Virtuosos in His Time is a significant work in the history of science, providing valuable insights into the scientific discoveries and innovations of the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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