This edition had all images removed.
Title: Spectacle secrets
Edition: Second edition.
Original Publication: London: George Cox, 1844.
Credits: Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Spectacle Secrets" by George Cox is a practical guide on the usage and selection of spectacles, written in the mid-19th century. The text addresses the prevalent issues of quackery within the optical trade, aiming to empower readers with factual information about eyewear to protect them from deception and fraud. With the focus on the history of spectacles and understanding how they function to support various visual impairments, it serves as both an informative treatise and a consumer warning. At the start of "Spectacle Secrets," the author discusses the historical context of spectacles and raises concerns about the misleading practices of some opticians. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how the eye works and the necessity of properly fitting lenses to maintain sight. Cox outlines the various types of lenses and their functions, subsequently cautioning readers against common scams, such as those who overcharge for subpar glasses. His aim is clear: to educate the public so they may make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing eyewear and avoid falling prey to unscrupulous sellers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Cox, George (Optician)
EBook No.: 75415
Published: Feb 19, 2025
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Eyeglasses
LoCC: Medicine: Ophthalmology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Spectacle secrets
Edition: Second edition.
Original Publication: London: George Cox, 1844.
Credits: Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Spectacle Secrets" by George Cox is a practical guide on the usage and selection of spectacles, written in the mid-19th century. The text addresses the prevalent issues of quackery within the optical trade, aiming to empower readers with factual information about eyewear to protect them from deception and fraud. With the focus on the history of spectacles and understanding how they function to support various visual impairments, it serves as both an informative treatise and a consumer warning. At the start of "Spectacle Secrets," the author discusses the historical context of spectacles and raises concerns about the misleading practices of some opticians. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how the eye works and the necessity of properly fitting lenses to maintain sight. Cox outlines the various types of lenses and their functions, subsequently cautioning readers against common scams, such as those who overcharge for subpar glasses. His aim is clear: to educate the public so they may make informed decisions when it comes to purchasing eyewear and avoid falling prey to unscrupulous sellers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Cox, George (Optician)
EBook No.: 75415
Published: Feb 19, 2025
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Eyeglasses
LoCC: Medicine: Ophthalmology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.