Using a microscope of his own construction, english scientist robert hooke 16351703 discovered a virtually unexplored world. Robert hooke introduced by ruth scurr and with a brief life by john aubrey. This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. Hooke devised the compound microscope and illumination system shown above, one of the best such microscopes of his time, and used it in his demonstrations at the royal societys meetings.
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. Hooke worked in the royal society as head of experiments and his scientific interests were wide. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was, by all accounts, a remarkably versatile scientist and a very, very, difficult man. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on. Diseo factorial fraccionado pdf datos del producto editorial. The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke.
Robert hooke 1635 1703 was an english natural philosopher, architect and polymath, best known for his discoveries and observations on biology. Perhaps one of his most wellknown contributions to science was the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, which states that the extension of a spring or wire caused by an applied force is proportional to the force. Robert hooke 16351703 was not only a scientist, he was a mapmaking pioneer, architect, astronomer, biologist and ingenious experimenter. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke robert. A obra foi recebida com entusiasmo por uma parte da comunidade cientifica europeia. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 view images from this item 23 robert hooke 16351703 was not only a scientist, he was a mapmaking pioneer, architect, astronomer, biologist and ingenious experimenter. Written by robert hooke it was the scientific equivalent of a bestseller, and documented hooke s observations of the microscopic world. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. The picture of the flea shown above is one of his most famous images.
Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. 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. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of insects. Robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in. Robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Hooke, micrographia 1665 the library has digitized the plates for robert hooke 16351703, micrographia, or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon london, printed by j. Hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month. Robert hooke 16351703 was, by all accounts, a remarkably versatile scientist and a very, very, difficult man.
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. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge. Jan, 2020 robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. The large more than two feet square drawings are staggering. Hooke devised the compound microscope and illumination system shown above, one of the best such microscopes of his time, and used it in his. Hooke described in detail the structure of feathers, the stinger of a bee, the radula, or tongue, of mollusks, and the. 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. First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. A handsome readable edition of hookes seminal text with all 38 plates reproduced at full size including 5 largescale fold outs. He was a colleague of robert boyle and christopher wren, and a rival to isaac newton. Written by robert hooke it was the scientific equivalent of a bestseller, and documented hookes observations of the microscopic world. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library.
Jun 28, 2019 robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. 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. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself. Through micrographia, he shared his observations of previously unknown tiny organisms and new details of larger life usually beyond the reach of the naked eye. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens. Nov 02, 2011 an introduction to robert hooke s micrographia by dr william poole, official tutorial fellow, new college. Jun 20, 2012 finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. The following page is a dedication to the royal society. Micrographia facsimile of 1665 edition on cdrom by hooke, robert introduction by brian j. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Biography of robert hooke, the man who discovered cells.
Hooke played an important role in the birth of science in the 17th century with both experimental and theoretical work. Micrographia project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. That of a louse holding on to a human hair is nearly two feet across. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain. Henry power published before hooke, but powers book has only a few crude woodcuts. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon language. He suggested that the force of gravity could be measured by utilizing the motion of a pendulum 1666 and attempted to show that earth and the moon follow an elliptical path around the sun. Oct 31, 2014 the micrographia, published under the aegis of the royal society, hookes observations were the first to be carried out with an improved compound microscope, and the first to describe the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert hooke books online. Micrographia robert hooke 1635 1703 published in 1665, this is the first publication of the royal society and considered to be the first scientific bestseller.
Hooke detailed his observations of this tiny and previously unseen world in his book, micrographia. An introduction to robert hookes micrographia by dr william poole, official tutorial fellow, new college. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included. Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a microscope. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. It was particularly noted for its beautiful and informative illustrations. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by. Ford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hookes reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book micrographia, published in 1665.
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. Through micrographia, he shared his observations of previously unknown tiny organisms and new details. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. The micrographia, published under the aegis of the royal society, hookes observations were the first to be carried out with an improved compound microscope, and the first to describe the. It recreates these in large, fullpage sometimes foldout illustrations. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal. He was an artist, biologist, physicist, engineer, architect, inventor and much else. Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and discovered cells. Fellow of this society, entituled, micrographia, or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies, made by magnifying glasses, with observations and inquiries thereupon, be printed.
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. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. Near fine copy, a bit of a lean to the book, light soiling and edgewear to the book s. 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. Robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. Robert hooke frs isle of wight, 18 july 1635 london, 3 march 1703 was an english naturalist, architect and polymath. The detail, the meticulous effort, the hundreds of pages of text, amaze to this day. 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. To him, the cork looked as if it was made of tiny pores, which he came to call cells because they reminded him of the cells in a monastery. As a young adult, he was a financially impoverished scientific inquirer, but came into wealth and good reputation following his actions as surveyor to the city of london after the great fire of 1666 in which he appears to have performed more than half of all. 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. Micrographia was published by the royal society in 1665 and is acknowledged as the first major publication by that society. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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