Project Gutenberg 2020-01-25 Public domain in the USA. 270 Hogg, Jabez 1817 1899 The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application 15th ed. Being a familiar introduction to the use of the instrument, and the study of microscopical science Produced by Wayne Hammond, Chris Curnow, and the PGDP volunteers. "The Microscope. Its History, Construction, and Application" by Jabez Hogg is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed examination and introduction to the microscope, highlighting its historical development and its significant contributions to various scientific fields. It is aimed at both amateur enthusiasts and professionals interested in the study of microscopy. The opening of the book lays the foundation by addressing the historical evolution of the microscope, tracing its origins and acknowledging its first significant improvements. Hogg reflects on how the microscope transitioned from being a little recognized instrument to an essential tool in scientific research, especially in medical and botanical studies. This section introduces readers to early contributors to microscopy, such as Galileo and Dr. Hooke, while setting the stage for discussions on the instrument's technical specifications, including various types of lenses and optical principles. The author expresses his enthusiasm and personal connection to the microscope, hoping to inspire a broader appreciation for this "fascinating study" among the general public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Natural history Microscopy QH Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Physics Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Science - Biology Category: Engineering & Technology 1779279 2025-06-24T09:54:31.559350 text/html 1724387 2024-10-17T15:58:06 text/html 19494927 2025-06-24T09:55:04.154162 application/epub+zip 19523931 2025-06-24T09:54:39.413321 application/epub+zip 703607 2025-06-24T09:54:35.286270 application/epub+zip 19957763 2025-06-24T09:55:19.981565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 19801806 2025-06-24T09:54:59.354217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1046499 2022-09-27T16:38:39.460410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1488923 2025-06-24T09:54:25.555358 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1469086 2024-10-17T15:58:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16432 2025-06-24T09:55:20.199601 application/rdf+xml 11523 2025-06-24T09:54:35.594274 image/jpeg 2031 2025-06-24T09:54:35.441282 image/jpeg 17801676 2025-06-24T09:54:32.968377 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia