An exhibition to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes. The cutler lectures of robert hooke, 1931 facsimile. Robert hookes most popular book is remarkable books. This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. Books that influenced or were influenced by robert. That of a louse holding on to a human hair is nearly two feet across. He was an artist, biologist, physicist, engineer, architect, inventor and much else. His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 the online books page. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon robert hooke. There were only three issues of the original plates. He published a book, micrographia, which had lots of drawings of the things he had seen through his microscope, including a flea. The book reproduces the almost frantic series of observations made by hooke in 1663 and 1664 as the young scientist he was still in his twenties peered through the lenses of his new microscope.
Hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. Fellow of this society, entituled, micrographia, or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies, made by magnifying glasses, with observations and inquiries thereupon, be printed by john martyn, and james allestry, printers to the said society. Originally published in 1665, micrographia is the most famous and influential work of english scholar robert hooke 16351703, a notable member of the royal society and the scientist for whom hookes law of elasticity is named. It is the great prerogative of mankind above other creatures, that we are not only able to behold the works of nature, or barely to sustein our lives by them, but we have also the power of considering, comparing, altering, assisting, and improving them to various uses. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 the online books. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. Micrographia by robert hooke london, 1665 posted on 27 march 20 by felicityhen unless youre lucky enough to be an academic or a rare books librarian you probably dont get much opportunity to read copies of the books hooke had in his library. Even the wonderful flea picture is barely 2cm x 2cm. A polished copper plate was coated with an acidresistant. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Etching was the best way to make a books illustration in hookes time.
Immediately download the micrographia summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a. The book is expensive perhaps but worth every penny to any. Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of. Allan chapman and cristina neagu, and will be open from 5 november 2015 to. First published in 1665, it contains largescale, finely detailed illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes he designed.
Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society. First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge. Robert hooke was a scientist, experimenter, surveyor and architect, who achieved much across many. He also came up with a theory of elasticity, called hookes law, which was an important contribution to physics. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science, 16501670 is curated by. Books by robert hooke national library of medicine.
Originally published in 1665, micrographia is the most famous and influential work of english scholar robert hooke 16351703, a notable member of the royal society and the scientist for whom hooke s law of elasticity is named. Robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg. Includes a digitized facsimile of the 1665 london edition of hookes micrographia from the copy in the warnock library, and a commentary by brian j. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month. Printed for john martyn, 1667 page images at wisconsin.
The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 a wikipedia article about this author is available hooke, robert, 16351703. Hooke described in detail the structure of feathers, the stinger of a bee, the radula, or tongue, of mollusks, and the. Robert hooke has 23 books on goodreads with 527 ratings. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and discovered cells. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon language. But the importance of micrographia comes not least from hookes being the first to adopt the term cell to describe elements of biological structure. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book. The books author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery. Oct 31, 2014 the book reproduces the almost frantic series of observations made by hooke in 1663 and 1664 as the young scientist he was still in his twenties peered through the lenses of his new microscope. The picture of the flea shown above is one of his most famous images.
Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. And as this is the peculiar priviledge of humane nature in general, so is it capable. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library. The micrographia, described by the diarist samuel pepys as the most ingenious book that i ever read. Henry power published before hooke, but powers book has only a few crude woodcuts. By rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o.
Published in september 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it was the first scientific bestseller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. Robert hooke 1635 1703 was an english natural philosopher, architect and polymath, best known for his discoveries and observations on biology. Very disappointing as the rest of the book is well produced, however the illustrations are the works most impressive point and this version does them no justice at all. This book is also notable for coining the biological term cell. Charmingly, the facsimile is of a version where one reader has marked in pencil the passages where this new usage was first made. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. In his famous book, micrographia, he coined the word cell to name the smallest parts of any living organism, and. He was the first man to state in general that all matter expands when heated and that air is made up of particles separated from each other by relatively large distances. Micrographia the complete facsimile of the first printing. It recreates these in large, fullpage sometimes foldout illustrations.
Robert hookes material models matthew hunter robert hookes micrographia of 1665 is an epochal work in the history of scienti. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke. His micrographia was a landmark in the study and depiction of the natural worlds smallest objects and creatures, previously unobserved by the naked eye. Hookes wonderful discoveries by the microscope robert hooke. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book reproduces the almost frantic series of observations made by hooke in 1663 and 1664 as the young scientist he was still in his. However, the author of this book is much less wellknown than his celebrated work. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. Jun 24, 20 there were only three issues of the original plates.
Jul 25, 2014 by rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was, by all accounts, a remarkably versatile scientist and a very, very, difficult man. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by robert hooke, which is now, at last, again available to you. There had been a few who attempted what hooke would famously accomplish, and many others who would follow, expanding and refining what hooke had done by reading the tracts he left for them. Micrographia by robert hooke meet your next favorite book. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon, robert hooke, isbn 0940095092, 9780940095090 author robert hooke. Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies m by hooke, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it became the first scientific bestseller.
Jun 20, 2012 finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a microscope. Robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself. The scientific revolution was in full swing in 1665. Biography of robert hooke, the man who discovered cells. Robert hooke 16351703 was appointed as the first curator of experiments in 1662 at the newly. In his famous book, micrographia, he coined the word cell to name the smallest parts of any living organism, and inspired the use of microspcopes for scientific exploration.
The book s author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books, health. Who is robert hooke robert hooke facts dk find out. Unfortunately hooke s wonderful illustrations, reproduced in this book, are far too small to discern any details. With microscopes and other optical devices, hooke drew and then oversaw the engraving of micrographias plates, images that amount to little. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hooke s observations through various lenses. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society of london, which involved conducting several experiments a week and presenting them to the society. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke robert. Rare books collection, university of melbourne library. Hooke was born on the tiny isle of wight, yet became one of the greatest figures of early. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of insects.
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