The Optician's Manual, Chapters 1-10, Inclusive: A Treatise On The Science And Practice Of Optics (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167234019)

The Optician's Manual is a comprehensive treatise on the science and practice of optics, written by Christian Henry Brown and originally published in 1899. The book is divided into ten chapters, covering topics such as the nature of light, the properties of lenses and prisms, the construction of optical instruments, and the correction of vision. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of optics, including the behavior of light and the laws of refraction and reflection. Subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics, including the design and manufacture of lenses, the use of prisms in optical instruments, and the principles of binocular vision. The book also includes detailed discussions of various optical instruments, such as telescopes, microscopes, and spectacles, as well as practical advice for opticians and ophthalmologists. Overall, The Optician's Manual is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science and practice of optics, and remains a classic text in the field to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Christian Henry Brown
ISBN-10: 1167234014
ISBN-13: 9781167234019
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 430
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d