Essays on the microscope; containing a practical description of the most improved microscopes a general history of insects, illustrated with thirty-two folio plates [1798]

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Language: English. Approximately 724 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1798. Text in English. This work by George Adams (1750-1795) is a comprehensive study on the microscope and its applications, particularly in the field of entomology. The book provides a detailed practical description of the most advanced microscopes of the time, along with a general history of insects, richly illustrated with thirty-two folio plates. It serves as a valuable resource for historians of science and technology, as well as for collectors of early scientific literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Title
Essays on the microscope; containing a practical description of the most improved microscopes a general history of insects, illustrated with thirty-two folio plates [1798]
Author
Adams, George
Publisher
Recreasoft, Paris
Publication year
2026
Condition
New
Binding
Softcover
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Reprint.

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