The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. The biography of robert hooke 16351703 by stephen inwood are both biographies by british authors, and jardines book in particular reminds us of hookes major, albeit overshadowed, role in that astonishing rebuilding effort. Robert hooke project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Micrographia is the book by hooke where he gave inspirations to other scientists to use the microscopes when dealing with scientific exploration in 1665.
Hooke was born on the tiny isle of wight, yet became one of the greatest figures of early. Micrographia special collections featured item for march 2008 by fiona barnard, rare books librarian. Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. 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 hookes micrographia writings of the man who deserves to be as wellknown as newton or wren. The large more than two feet square drawings are staggering.
Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. 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. 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. It is the great prerogative of mankind above other creatures, that we are not only able to behold the works of nature. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. Micrographia was not only the first book devoted entirely to microscopic observations, but also the first to pair its descriptions with. 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 title. The man who measured london by lisa jardine and the forgotten genius. Micrographia facsimile of 1665 edition on cdrom by hooke, robert introduction by brian j. Printed for john martyn, 1667 page images at wisconsin. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library.
Published in september 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it was the first scientific bestseller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. With microscopes and other optical devices, hooke drew and then oversaw the engraving of micrographias plates, images that amount to little. The books author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. 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. The discovery of microorganisms by robert hooke and antoni. He is known for his discovery of the laws of elasticity, now known as hookes law. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies m robert hooke i could also presently judge of any small filament of glass whether it were hollow or not which would have been exceeding tedious to examine by looking on the end. Study the contributions that robert hooke, and more broadly the royal society in london, made to the study of astronomy in the 17th century.
He was one of the first men to build a gregorian reflecting telescope and to suggest that jupiter rotates. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 the online books. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon history of microscopy series micrographia. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. This page was last edited on 8 december 2017, at 05. Robert hooke, 1665 in the preface of micrographia summary the existence of microscopic organisms was discovered during the period 166583 by two fellows of the royal society, robert hooke and antoni van leeuwenhoek. Hooke did research in a remarkable variety of fields. On july 18, 1635 according to the old julian calendar, english natural philosopher, architect and polymath robert hooke was born. In micrographia1665, hooke presented the first published depiction of a microrganism, the microfungus mucor. Hooke was also considered as the earliest figure in the biological evolution due to his observation of fossils using microscopes. A polished copper plate was coated with an acidresistant.
Micrographiahookes, at project gutenberg downloadable collections, including searchable ascii text and book as complete html document with images micrographiahookes, at linda hall library robert boyle and robert hooke. Robert hooke 1635 1703 was a renowned scientist and in 1665 he published a book called micrographia. Reviews of the micrographia thus far concerning the book we have now micrographia pdf suggestions users are yet to yet remaining their overview of the overall game, or otherwise not see clearly yet. First edition of robert hookes seminal volume, the first large work to illustrate microscopical objects, with copperplates engraved by hooke himself. The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke. This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. 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 material models matthew hunter robert hookes micrographia of 1665 is an epochal work in the history of scienti. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
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. English natural philosopher, architect and polymath 16351703. Knowledge, learning and culture visit the rare books collection and consider the. Robert hooke and his famous observations of the micrographia. Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of. The detail, the meticulous effort, the hundreds of pages of text, amaze to this day. Hookes reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book micrographia, published in 1665. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. 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. Etching was the best way to make a books illustration in hookes time. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 a wikipedia article about this author is available hooke, robert, 16351703.
The scientific revolution was in full swing in 1665. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. 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. Ford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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