The book is full of beautiful drawings of creatures and plants seen through the. He did all kinds of experiments about anything he could think of, but this books is mainly about his discoveries made with the microscope. Hookes micrographia, at project gutenberg downloadable collections, including searchable ascii text and book. Robert hooke 16351703 was a genius whose wideranging achievements are at last receiving the recognition that they deserve. He was the first man to state in general that all matter. Micrographia facsimile of 1665 edition on cdrom by hooke, robert introduction by brian j. Robert hooke 16351703 was not only a scientist, he was a mapmaking pioneer, architect, astronomer, biologist and ingenious experimenter.
Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science, 16501670 is curated by. Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a microscope. Robert hooke was a member of the royal society, the first scientists proper in england. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc.
First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon history of microscopy series micrographia. Robert hookes most popular book is remarkable books. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain.
Special collections featured item for march 2008 by. Introduction to scientific inference holdenday series in industrial engineering and management science by robert hooke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Did you ever find a book so fascinating you wanted to look at every copy in the world. Through micrographia, he shared his observations of. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library.
Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. It was first published in 1665, and the version i read is a direct reproduction. Hooke was born on the tiny isle of wight, yet became one of the greatest figures of early. 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. His micrographia was a landmark in the study and depiction of the natural worlds smallest objects and creatures, previously unobserved by the naked eye. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. A obra foi recebida com entusiasmo por uma parte da comunidade cientifica europeia. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke. Robert hooke 1635 1703 was a renowned scientist and in 1665 he published a book called micrographia. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Works by robert hooke at librivox public domain audiobooks works by robert hooke at open library.
An exhibition to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes. 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. Robert hookes diary and micrographia teaching resources. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon, robert hooke, isbn 0940095092, 9780940095090. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. 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. Micrographia was the first book in english to show. Reviews of the micrographia thus far concerning the book we. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science. Ford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librivox recording of micrographia by robert hooke.
Put that way i guess it sounds a bit mad, but thats exactly what im planning on doing. Henry power published before hooke, but powers book. His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. 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. The micrographia, described by the diarist samuel pepys as the most ingenious book that i ever read. This work was published before january 1, 1925, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. By rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o. Allan chapman and cristina neagu, and will be open from 5 november 2015 to. Pdf as the science world celebrates the 350th anniversary of the book micrographia, its brilliant author remains an obscure figure forgotten by.
Robert hooke 16351703 was appointed as the first curator of experiments in 1662 at the newly. Micrographia by robert hooke page in the teaching with unique collections site. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on. Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. 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. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge. However, the author of this book is much less wellknown than his celebrated work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Published in september 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it. Robert hooke is one of the most overlooked, forgotten and underrated people of genius, maybe partly because he fell out with his contemporary sir isaac newton who didnt. Long overshadowed by such eminent contemporaries as sir isaac. Using a microscope of his own construction, english scientist robert hooke 16351703 discovered a virtually unexplored world. Fellow of this society, entituled, micrographia, or some. The book s author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month. It is particularly notable for being the first book. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke researchgate. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. The illustrations in robert hookes epochmaking publication micrographia became the standard reference work for depicting microscopic phenomena. 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 the great prerogative of mankind above other.
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