The Microscope: An Introduction to Microscopic Methods and to Histology (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Simon Henry Gage

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656628952 ISBN 13: 9780656628957

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the science of microscopy with practical, hands-on guidance for beginners and beyond.

This classic introduction blends theory with experiments, helping readers understand the microscope, its parts, and how to prepare specimens. It emphasizes the why behind techniques and includes guidance on using modern lighting, image formation, and documentation methods.

It covers lighting with daylight and artificial sources, photography and drawing through projection and camera lucida, color screens, spectroscopic tools, mounting, staining, and the interpretation of microscopic appearances. The book sets a clear path from basic setup to advanced demonstrations and histology concepts.

• Practical exercises that build facility with the microscope and its accessories
• Guidance on lighting, magnification, and image formation for clear results
• Techniques for drawing, photography, and projection to document findings
• Foundations of staining, mounting, and preparing specimens for study

Ideal for students, educators, and hobbyists beginning their journey in microscopy and histology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656628952
• ISBN 13: 9780656628957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 486