Chronicle of America by Joy Masoff
Originally published in 1878 as part of the Natural Philosophy Series. A detailed and well illustrated book dealing with every aspect of Optics and Optical Instruments plus the analysis and theories of light. Contents include: Luminous and Non-luminous Bodies - Light - Reflection of Light - Refraction from Varied Surfaces - Properties of Lenses - Analysis of Light and Chromatic Aberration - Theories of Light - Polarisation - The Eye - Optical Instruments - Spectacles - Microscopes - Telescopes - Cameras - Stereoscopes - Kaleidoscopes - Magnifying Glasses etc. Many of the earliest scientific books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Masoff, Joy: - Joy Masoff, mother of two, fell into the world of gross when she became scoutmaster to a den of burping Cub Scouts, and then discovered that her Brownie troop has the same fascination with the feculent. She lives with her family in Waccabac, New York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780439051095 |
| ISBN 10 | 0439051096 |
| Title | Chronicle of America |
| Author | Joy Masoff |
| Series | Chronicle Of America |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Scholastic Reference |
| Year published | 2000-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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