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. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. The cutler lectures of robert hooke, 1931 facsimile. The book s author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. Hooke described in detail the structure of feathers, the stinger of a bee, the radula, or tongue, of mollusks, and the. This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. Jun 24, 20 there were only three issues of the original plates. Micrographia by robert hooke meet your next favorite book. Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. Biography of robert hooke, the man who discovered cells.
This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. Jun 20, 2012 finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. Books that influenced or were influenced by robert. It is the great prerogative of mankind above other creatures, that we are not only able to behold the works of nature, or barely to sustein our lives by them, but we have also the power of considering, comparing, altering, assisting, and improving them to various uses. Micrographia the complete facsimile of the first printing. In his famous book, micrographia, he coined the word cell to name the smallest parts of any living organism, and. Hooke was born on the tiny isle of wight, yet became one of the greatest figures of early. The scientific revolution was in full swing in 1665. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hooke s observations through various lenses. 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. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery.
His micrographia was a landmark in the study and depiction of the natural worlds smallest objects and creatures, previously unobserved by the naked eye. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. 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. Jul 25, 2014 by rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o. 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. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Robert hooke 1635 1703 was an english natural philosopher, architect and polymath, best known for his discoveries and observations on biology. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book. 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 hooke s law of elasticity is named. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month.
Oct 31, 2014 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 twenties peered through the lenses of his new microscope. Robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science. Robert hookes material models matthew hunter robert hookes micrographia of 1665 is an epochal work in the history of scienti. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 the online books. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. He was an artist, biologist, physicist, engineer, architect, inventor and much else. Robert hookes most popular book is remarkable books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book is expensive perhaps but worth every penny to any.
Charmingly, the facsimile is of a version where one reader has marked in pencil the passages where this new usage was first made. 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 twenties peered through the lenses of his new microscope. 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. The great micrographia hunt begins robert hookes london.
But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and discovered cells. There had been a few who attempted what hooke would famously accomplish, and many others who would follow, expanding and refining what hooke had done by reading the tracts he left for them. His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon, robert hooke, isbn 0940095092, 9780940095090 author robert hooke. Robert hooke has 23 books on goodreads with 527 ratings.
The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. And as this is the peculiar priviledge of humane nature in general, so is it capable. 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 his library. It recreates these in large, fullpage sometimes foldout illustrations. The picture of the flea shown above is one of his most famous images. Includes a digitized facsimile of the 1665 london edition of hookes micrographia from the copy in the warnock library, and a commentary by brian j. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 the online books page. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. He also came up with a theory of elasticity, called hookes law, which was an important contribution to physics. But the importance of micrographia comes not least from hookes being the first to adopt the term cell to describe elements of biological structure. The micrographia, described by the diarist samuel pepys as the most ingenious book that i ever read.
This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by robert hooke, which is now, at last, again available to you. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge. Who is robert hooke robert hooke facts dk find out. This book is also notable for coining the biological term cell. First published in 1665, it contains largescale, finely detailed illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes he designed. Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg. 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. Robert hooke 16351703 was the great pioneer, but he was not alone. Robert hooke hooke, robert, 16351703 a wikipedia article about this author is available hooke, robert, 16351703. However, the author of this book is much less wellknown than his celebrated work. That of a louse holding on to a human hair is nearly two feet across. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of insects.
Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of. Jul 21, 2011 robert hooke 16351703 was, by all accounts, a remarkably versatile scientist and a very, very, difficult man. He published a book, micrographia, which had lots of drawings of the things he had seen through his microscope, including a flea. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in. With microscopes and other optical devices, hooke drew and then oversaw the engraving of micrographias plates, images that amount to little. Unfortunately hooke s wonderful illustrations, reproduced in this book, are far too small to discern any details. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon language.
By rebecca pou, archivist robert hooke was born on july 28 o. Allan chapman and cristina neagu, and will be open from 5 november 2015 to. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Books by robert hooke national library of medicine. Jan, 2020 robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. An exhibition to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes. A polished copper plate was coated with an acidresistant. Very disappointing as the rest of the book is well produced, however the illustrations are the works most impressive point and this version does them no justice at all. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society of london, which involved conducting several experiments a week and presenting them to the society. First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal society, it became the first scientific bestseller.
Hookes wonderful discoveries by the microscope robert hooke. Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a microscope. Robert hooke 16351703 was appointed as the first curator of experiments in 1662 at the newly. Printed for john martyn, 1667 page images at wisconsin. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc. Hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. There were only three issues of the original plates. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. 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 hooke was a scientist, experimenter, surveyor and architect, who achieved much across many. Henry power published before hooke, but powers book has only a few crude woodcuts. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books, health. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science, 16501670 is curated by.
Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. Etching was the best way to make a books illustration in hookes time. Micrographia the original classic edition by hooke robert. The books author was a multitalented pioneer named robert hooke. 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. Immediately download the micrographia summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. Even the wonderful flea picture is barely 2cm x 2cm. In his famous book, micrographia, he coined the word cell to name the smallest parts of any living organism, and inspired the use of microspcopes for scientific exploration. Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies m by hooke, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon robert hooke. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself.