Robert hookes micrographia writings of the man who deserves to be as wellknown as newton or wren. Micrographia definition of micrographia by medical. In this book hooke 16351703, curator of experiments for the royal society, set out to record the observations and inferences he had made with the use of a compound microscope, a scientific instrument probably invented a few. His book, micrographia, was a bestseller, inspiring interest in the use of microscopes. This beautiful microscope was made for the famous british scientist robert hooke in the late 1600s, and was one of the most elegant microscopes built during the period. 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. Robert hooke 1635 1703 was a renowned scientist and in 1665 he published a book called micrographia. Charmingly, the facsimile is of a version where one reader has marked in pencil the passages where this new usage was first made. His book micrographia revealed and described his discoveries. Robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. An introduction to robert hookes micrographia by dr william poole, official tutorial fellow, new college. Hookes drawing of his microscope from micrographia. Robert was also the first man to state in general that air is made up of particles separated from each other by relatively large distances and that all matter expands when heated. Micrographia by robert hooke london, 1665 posted on 27 march 20 by felicityhen unless youre lucky enough to be an academic or a rare books librarian you probably dont get much opportunity to read copies of the books hooke had in.
Hookes reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book micrographia, published in 1665. Robert hookes own illustration of his compound microscope, with labels added by this website. Robert hookes drawings robert hookes drawings of the cellular structure of cork and a sprig of sensitive plant from micrographia 1665. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it became the first scientific bestseller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new. Robert hooke was born july 18, 1635, in freshwater on the isle of wight off the southern coast of england, the son of the vicar of freshwater john hooke and his second wife cecily gates. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. Micrographia project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Only two editions of hookes micrographia were printed in his lifetime, in 1665 and 1667. Hookes micrographia, at project gutenberg downloadable collections, including searchable ascii text and book as complete html document with images hookes micrographia, at linda hall library robert boyle and robert hooke. His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. His book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. M4b audiobook 03 314mb m4b audiobook 3466 157mb download cover art download cd case insert. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in.
To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It recreates these in large, fullpage sometimes foldout illustrations. He was the first man to state in general that all matter expands when heated and that air is made up of particles separated from each other by relatively large distances.
Robert hooke 1635 1703 published in 1665, this is the first publication of the royal society and considered to be the first scientific bestseller. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Robert hooke was a member of the royal society, the first scientists proper in england. Hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. By rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o. For example, it is the first to use the term cell to describe a small biological compartment although a fuller. Hooke also played an important part in nonscientific activities in london. Hooke devised the compound microscope and illumination system shown above, one of the best such microscopes of his time, and used it in his. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens. Robert hookes micrographia was first published in 1665 not in 1795 as is stated in amazons description of the book. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. The micrographia, published under the aegis of the royal society, hookes observations were the first to be carried out with an improved compound microscope, and the first to describe the.
First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. An exhibition to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes. He also came up with a theory of elasticity, called hookes law, which was an important contribution to physics. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. Biography of robert hooke, the man who discovered cells.
Hooke illustrated the microscope in his micrographia, one of the first detailed treatises on microscopy and imaging. Books by robert hooke national library of medicine. Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. Lost manuscript of robert hooke discovered from the. He was a longtime president of the royal society, showing the regard in which. William derham edited some of hookes works posthumously, including illustrations never before published. Did you ever find a book so fascinating you wanted to look at every copy in the world. Robert hookes diary and micrographia teaching resources. The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke. Buy micrographia on free shipping on qualified orders. Who is robert hooke robert hooke facts dk find out. It was first published in 1665, and the version i read is a direct reproduction. Taffeta silk as seen under a microscope, from an illustration in robert hookes micrographia, published in 1665.
Hooke used his microscope to observe the smallest, previously hidden details of the natural world. The book is expensive perhaps but worth every penny to any. A polished copper plate was coated with an acidresistant. Etching was the best way to make a books illustration in hookes time. 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. He published a book, micrographia, which had lots of drawings of the things he had seen through his microscope, including a flea. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge.
Robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. It is not as if hooke was unappreciated in his own time.
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. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. Etching was the best way to make a book s illustration in hookes time. Published in 1665, the book became an instant best seller. Rowlings harry potter series most people who know of hooke college of applied sciences know it as a place where materials analysis professionals learn how to properly use light and electron microscopes. Allan chapman and cristina neagu, and will be open from 5 november 2015 to.
Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg. Robert hooke project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. He did all kinds of experiments about anything he could think of, but this books is mainly about his discoveries made with the microscope. Robert hookes groundbreaking micrographia is a significant acquisition for the librarys rare books collection robert hooke was one of the great experimental scientists of the seventeenth century. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on. Hooke college is also home to the brooks collection of antique microscopes and rare books housed on. 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. The book is full of beautiful drawings of creatures and plants seen through the microscope. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science, 16501670 is curated by. Hooke worked in the royal society as head of experiments and his scientific interests were wide. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc. Hooke had ignited the spark of cell theory and set a trend of scientists making discoveries by looking through microscopes on government payroll.
A contemporary of sir isaac newton, sir christopher wren and robert boyle, he was responsible for discovering the law of elasticity, which became known as hookes law. But the importance of micrographia comes not least from hookes being the first to adopt the term cell to describe elements of biological structure. Last weekend i started a new project a census of hookes micrographia. Robert hookes micrographia created a minor sensation when originally published by revealing an astonishing world that could not have been imagined until the invention of the microscope. Robert hooke and the wrath of isaac newton new historian. Robert hooke 16351703, among many achievements, coined the biological term cell and wrote the book micrographia, detailing his observat taffeta silk as seen under a microscope, from an illustration in robert hookes.
Put that way i guess it sounds a bit mad, but thats exactly what im planning on doing. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself. The book reproduces the almost frantic series of observations made by hooke in 1663 and 1664 as the young scientist he was still in his. Nowhere is this need for fine detail and its achievement better demonstrated than in robert hookes micrographia. Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a microscope. Perhaps one of his most wellknown contributions to science was the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, which states that the extension of a spring or wire caused by an applied force is proportional to the.
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