Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures
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This book is a collection of lectures on various scientific topics, including the use of optical instruments such as microscopes and telescopes. The lectures are written in a clear and engaging style, and they are illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, "Through Magic Glasses," consists of six lectures on the use of optical instruments to study the world around us. The second part, "Other Lectures," consists of three lectures on a variety of topics, including the history of science, the nature of light, and the importance of science in our lives.Book Details
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Arabella B. Buckley
United Kingdom
Arabella Burton Buckley was a writer and science educator. She championed Darwinian evolution with particular emphasis on the mind and morals, in contrast to the prevailing emphasis on competition and...
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