An Elementary Text-Book of the Microscope: Including a Description of the Methods of Preparing and Mounting Objects, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John William Griffith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266409776 ISBN 13: 9780266409779

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the world of the very small with confidence.

This introductory guide teaches you how to use a microscope and understand the structures of plants and animals through clear, practical instruction. It explains the instrument’s parts, how to prepare and mount objects, and how to read what you see.

This edition provides a practical, beginner-friendly pathway into microscopy. It covers both vegetables and animals, explains key terms, and includes illustrations to help you recognize real features in nature. With accessible language and a focus on hands-on study, it’s suited for anyone starting out in natural history or science education.

• Step-by-step guidance on the microscope’s parts, from the stand to the eye-piece
• Hands-on directions for preparing and mounting specimens for observation
• Coverage of plant and animal structures with simple explanations of terms
• Twelve coloured plates and hundreds of figures to aid recognition and study

Ideal for curious readers beginning their journey into the microscope, natural history, and basic lab techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266409776
• ISBN 13: 9780266409779
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 258