Endless Amusement; A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science

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Published by Henry Washbourne; Thomas Tegg and Son, London, 1834

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A smart sixth edition of this lively compendium of scientific amusements, with instruction for nearly 400 experiments, combining practical science with theatrical parlour tricks. Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled paper boards.Illustrated with a folding frontispiece and one or two vignette engravings. Collated, complete.A popular compendium of scientific experiments and parlour tricks, comprising nearly four hundred experiments across acoustics, electricity, hydraulics, magnetism, mechanics, optics, and chemistry. The work also includes sections on popular tricks and card changes, the wonders of the air pump, and a "Complete System of Pyrotechny; or, the Art of Making Fireworks."Contents include practical instructions for producing hydrogen gas, optical illusions such as "The Boundless Prospect," experiments with artificial lightning and reflection. With tricks and demonstrations, including "The Artificial Rainbow," "The Talking Busts," and "To Produce the Appearance of a Spectre on a Pedestal in the Middle of a Table," as well as "The Miraculous Luminaries." Rebound in a half calf binding with marbled paper boards.Externally, very smart. Paper boards slightly faded with one or two spots of damp staining. New leather binding somewhat stiff. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, if characteristically age toned with one or two spots and handling marks, heavier to first and last few leaves and fore edge. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Endless Amusement; A Collection of Nearly 400 Entertaining Experiments in Various Branches of Science
• Publisher: Henry Washbourne; Thomas Tegg and Son, London
• Publication Date: 1834
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None Stated
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book