His book micrographia shown here, was the first important work on microscopy the study of minute objects by means of a microscope. He was an artist, biologist, physicist, engineer, architect, inventor and much else. Unfortunately hookes wonderful illustrations, reproduced in this book, are far too small to discern any details. Robert hooke 16351703 was, by all accounts, a remarkably versatile scientist and a very, very, difficult man. Robert hooke 16351703 was not only a scientist, he was a mapmaking pioneer, architect, astronomer, biologist and ingenious experimenter. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. Robert hookes diary and micrographia teaching resources. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Hooke published micrographia in 1665 when he was 30 years old. The detail, the meticulous effort, the hundreds of pages of text, amaze to this day. Micrographia by robert hooke free ebook project gutenberg.
This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. While at oxford university, he became an assistant to the chemist robert boyle. 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. 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. The micrographia, described by the diarist samuel pepys as the most ingenious book that i ever read. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hooke illustrated the microscope in his micrographia, one of the first detailed treatises on microscopy and imaging.
However, the author of this book is much less wellknown than his celebrated work. As newtons influence continued to extend through the centuries, hookes legacy seemed ever more vindictive, pathetic and jealous. The picture of the flea shown above is one of his most famous images. 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 micrographia item of the month books. To commemorate his birthday, we are featuring his book micrographia as julys item of the month. At the time, hooke was the curator of experiments for the royal society. Ford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Here, hooke describes his observations of various household and biological specimens. Robert hooke 1635 1703 published in 1665, this is the first publication of the royal society and considered to be the first scientific bestseller. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens. Robert hooke 16351703 was appointed as the first curator of experiments in 1662 at the newly.
Robert hooke was born on 28th july 1635, he was an english natural philosopher, architect and polymath. His insect illustrations have been famous and in demand from the time that he made them. My interest lies in the new mental world of these virtuosos scientists. From robert hookes observation lii from micrographia london, printed by john martyn and james allestry, 1665. His parents were john hooke, a clergyman, and cecily gyles. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Newton wasnt the only scientist of the era to come into conflict with robert hooke, there are various accounts of. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself. Hooke described in detail the structure of feathers, the stinger of a bee, the radula, or tongue, of mollusks, and the. Only two editions of hookes micrographia were printed in his lifetime, in 1665 and 1667. Robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. In 1660, hooke and boyle helped to start the royal society in london, a society for scientific study which still exists today. Jul 21, 2011 only two editions of hooke s micrographia were printed in his lifetime, in 1665 and 1667. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope.
The 17th century was a rich period for discovery in science and human knowledge. M4b audiobook 03 314mb m4b audiobook 3466 157mb download cover art download cd case insert. 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. Aug 22, 2016 as newtons influence continued to extend through the centuries, hookes legacy seemed ever more vindictive, pathetic and jealous. Why is robert hooke important to the study of cells.
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. Historical anatomies home browse titles robert hookes micrographia turn the pages bibliographic information access full digitized book spine. Micrographia by robert hooke meet your next favorite book. 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. One of these is robert hookes groundbreaking 1665 work micrographia, the first book in english to be devoted to microscopy. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of insects, but he looked through his microscope and telescope at a variety of animate and inanimate subjects and then drew and theorized about them. Robert hooke project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The book is expensive perhaps but worth every penny to any. As opposed to the latin of other publications of the time like newton s principia mathematica, it was written in english to make it accessible to all. One of hookes greatest accomplishments is related to cells. Biography of robert hooke, the man who discovered cells. For most his childhood, and indeed his whole life, robert hookes health was delicate.
An introduction to robert hookes micrographia by dr william poole, official tutorial fellow, new college. An exhibition to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes. Even the wonderful flea picture is barely 2cm x 2cm. Robert hookes own illustration of his compound microscope, with labels added by this website. That of a louse holding on to a human hair is nearly two feet across. The flea and the head louse were two insects with which many people were familiar. 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. 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. Nov 02, 2011 an introduction to robert hooke s micrographia by dr william poole, official tutorial fellow, new college. Hooke worked in the royal society as head of experiments and his scientific interests were wide. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain. The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke.
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 force. Hooke used his microscope to observe the smallest, previously hidden details of the natural world. The book is full of beautiful drawings of creatures and plants seen through the microscope. Micrographia by robert hooke, first edition abebooks. Who is robert hooke robert hooke facts dk find out. Robert hookes micrographia foldout copperplate engraving illustrating honeycomblike structure observed under the microscope in a piece of cork, and a scientific illustration of a tree branch by the mid17th century the copperplate engraving was firmly established as the preferred medium for book illustrations, including those of a scientific. Of the small silvercoloured bookworm robert hooke 16351703 northampton, ma. 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 hookes micrographia and christ church science, 16501670. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of insects. This book is also notable for coining the biological term cell. By the council of the royal society of london for improving of natural knowledge.
Charmingly, the facsimile is of a version where one reader has marked in pencil the passages where this new usage was first made. Apr 06, 2020 robert hooke 1635 1703 was a renowned scientist and in 1665 he published a book called micrographia. 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. As such, it was the first book to properly visually communicate the natural world. Oct 31, 2014 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. Hookes reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book micrographia, published in 1665. It is particularly notable for being the first book to illustrate insects, plants etc. The scientist robert hooke was a mapmaking pioneer, architect, astronomer, biologist, and ingenious experimenter. Jun 28, 2019 robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. Books by robert hooke national library of medicine.
Robert hooke 1635 1703 was a renowned scientist and in 1665 he published a book called micrographia. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon language. 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. But the importance of micrographia comes not least from hookes being the first to adopt the term cell to describe elements of biological structure.
A listing of hookes biographical data is available from the. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Hookes simple but evocative language, and his beautiful, intricate illustrations, must have been deliberately chosen to appeal to an audience beyond the small group of experimental philosophers in restoration london. Robert hooke july 18, 1635march 3, 1703 was a 17thcentury natural philosopheran early scientistnoted for a variety of observations of the natural world. 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. Micrographia facsimile of 1665 edition on cdrom by hooke, robert introduction by brian j. Jun 24, 2019 historical anatomies home browse titles robert hookes micrographia turn the pages bibliographic information access full digitized book. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. Robert hookes micrographia and christ church science. First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. The large more than two feet square drawings are staggering. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses. Although some plant specimens are featured, the work is renowned for its exquisite drawings of insects under magnification. Newton wasnt the only scientist of the era to come into conflict with robert hooke, there are various accounts of his frequent arguments with others regarding credit for ideas.
Hooke college is also home to the brooks collection of antique microscopes and rare books housed on. Robert hooke was born on the isle of wight, england on july 28, 1635. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, the national academy of science a society traditionally at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain. It recreates these in large, fullpage sometimes foldout illustrations. But perhaps his most notable discovery came in 1665 when he looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and discovered cells. Micrographia by robert hooke, 1665 the british library. His book micrographia revealed and described his discoveries. 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. 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. Hookes wonderful discoveries by the microscope robert hooke. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical. Jul 25, 2014 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.
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