He also came up with a theory of elasticity, called hookes law, which was an important contribution to physics. Robert hooke, 17th century philosopher scientist, was the first to use the word cell to describe a basic unit of life. Knowledge, learning and culture visit the rare books collection and consider the. This book, micrographia, was the first important work on microscopy, the study of minute objects through a microscope. Study the contributions that robert hooke, and more broadly the royal society in london, made to the study of astronomy in the 17th century. The project gutenberg ebook, micrographia, by robert hooke. Who is robert hooke robert hooke facts dk find out. View a digital version of robert hookes micrographia. The scientific revolution was in full swing in 1665. As a child, hooke suffered from a devastating case of smallpox that left him physically and emotionally scarred for the rest of his life.
What book, one of the first published by the royal society, made hooke famous. Micrographia some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon language. 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. A halfday symposium to mark the 350th anniversary of the publication of robert hookes micrographia, thought to be the first handbook of microscopy, and also to applaud recent new developments in molecularscale microscopy as recognised by the 2014 nobel prize in chemistry, and the 2014 centenary prize of the royal society of chemistry.
Micrographia by robert hooke meet your next favorite book. Robert hooke simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He is remembered as the coiner of the word cell, referring to the cavities he observed in thin slices of cork. Published in january 1665, the first major publication of the royal. In january 1665, samuel pepys described micrographia as the most ingenious book that ever i read in my life. This scholarly tome, by robert hooke, was the first to use the new microscope to investigate the previously invisible. The large more than two feet square drawings are staggering. With observations and inquiries thereupon, 2nd edition. Hooke published, under the title micrographia, the results of his microscopic observations on several plant tissues. It is his most famous work, and is notable for the stunning illustrations, drawn by hooke himself.
Micrographia by robert hooke page in the teaching with unique collections site. Robert hooke synonyms, robert hooke pronunciation, robert hooke translation, english dictionary definition of robert hooke. Micrographia the original classic editionnook book. English natural philosopher, architect and polymath 16351703. Robert hooke frs isle of wight, 18 july 1635 london, 3 march 1703 was an english naturalist, architect and polymath. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Micrographia was an accurate and detailed record of his observations. This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Samuel pepys, perhaps among the shiniest stars whose imprimatur was like a royal blessing, said the book was the most. Pdf the incredible, invisible world of robert hooke. But if one plugs that comment into the context of hookes most famous publication, micrographia, which is certainly the main work newton read, gigantism is in fact a central concern, or at least a this is in a letter to robert hooke of all people, with whom he was in dispute about optics, especially color. He published a book, micrographia, which had lots of drawings of the things he had seen through his microscope, including a flea. Hooke played an important role in the birth of science in the 17th century with both experimental and theoretical work.
It belonged to the cushing family, a distinguished medical clan harvey cushing gave his personal collection to yale, but others in the family donated theirs to the allen memorial medical library, and today that material is in the care of the dittrick, which resides in the allen. He became curator of experiments for the royal society 1662, professor of geometry at gresham college 1665, and city surveyor of london after the great 1666 fire. He was a colleague of robert boyle and christopher wren, and a rival to isaac newton. 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. Robert hooke 16351703 robert hooke was a brilliant british experimental and theoretical scientist who lived and worked in london during the seventeenth century. A polished copper plate was coated with an acidresistant. 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. 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. This year marks the 350 th anniversary of the publication of micrographia. 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. Robert hooke 16351703 was appointed as the first curator of experiments in 1662 at the newly.
The picture of the flea shown above is one of his most famous images. Robert hookes micrographia item of the month books. Reviews of the micrographia thus far concerning the book we have now micrographia pdf suggestions users are yet to yet remaining their overview of the overall game, or otherwise not see clearly yet. Micrographia is a historic book by robert hooke, detailing the then thirtyyearold hookes observations through various lenses.
Micrographia was the first book in english to show observations made under a. 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. The first popular science book in the world is 350 years old this year and it was a volume devoted to the world of the microscope, aptly titled micrographia. 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. A sickly child who grew into a crookbacked, pale, lean, and anxious hypochondriac, hooke was a gifted mechanic who became, arguably, the leading natural philosopher in england before isaac newton, perhaps rivaled only by his. Micrographia, or, some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. Hooke was a leader in the plans to rebuild after the great fire of. This ground breaking book of microscopy was written by robert hooke 16351703. Published in 1665, hooke uses the book to suggest a new way of doing science, through careful.
However, the author of this book is much less wellknown than his celebrated work. Robert hooke 16351703, english physicist, mathematician, and inventor. Robert hooke definition of robert hooke by the free. Based upon hookes oral presentations, micrographia requires no scientific background for enjoyable and edifying. Hooke described in detail the structure of feathers, the stinger of a bee, the radula, or tongue, of mollusks, and the.
And as this is the peculiar priviledge of humane nature in general, so is it capable. A contemporary of sir isaac newton, hooke was curator of experiments at the royal society and professor of geometry at gresham college. First published in 1664, the book contains beautiful illustrations of some of the specimens hooke viewed under the microscopes that he designed. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hookes law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. Special collections featured item for march 2008 by. 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. Micrographia 1665 what type of microscope did hooke use.
He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery. 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. One of the most creative minds in the history of science, robert hooke 16351703 made the observations and lectures appearing in micrographia under the auspices of englands royal society. The detail, the meticulous effort, the hundreds of pages of text, amaze to this day. The micrographia, described by the diarist samuel pepys as the most ingenious book that i ever read. Hooke, micrographia 1665 hunt institute for botanical.
Micrographia is a historically significant book by robert hooke about his observations through various lenses. Robert hookes micrographia is best known for its greatly magnified views of. Hookes micrographia of 1665 and 1667, published by order of the royal society, is one of the remarkable works of early experimental science and one which exerted much influence in its time. Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies m by hooke, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hooke, robert 1635 1703, english natural philosopher, microscopist, experimenter, surveyor and architect, and pioneer palaeontologist. Hookes reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book micrographia. Etching was the best way to make a book s illustration in hookes time. He was a founding member and curator of experiments at the royal society, an academy at the cutting edge of scientific discovery in britain.
Considered the greatest mechanic of his age, he made many improvements in astronomical instruments and in. Or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and inquiries thereupon, robert hooke, isbn. Robert hooke english scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and formulated a theory of planetary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 28year old hooke published the results in a gorgeous and revolutionary book, micrographia a lovely etext edition appears at gutenberg, here in 1665, which became an instant best seller and highly praised and valued. Hookes book came about through his involvement in the royal society in london. Robert hooke was a renaissance man a jack of all trades, and a master of many. 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. Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of micrographia. The project gutenberg ebook of micrographia, by robert hooke. Robert hooke, english physicist who discovered the law of elasticity, known as hooke s law, and who did research in a remarkable variety of fields. By the means of telescopes, there is nothing so far distant but may be. 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.
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