Notes of a Course of Nine Lectures on Light : Delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, April 8 June 3, 1869 (Classic Reprint)

John Tyndall

ISBN 10: 1331975662 / ISBN 13: 9781331975663

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes of a Course of Nine Lectures on Light : Delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, April 8 June 3, 1869 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331975662
• ISBN 13: 9781331975663
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book establishes the fundamentals of light, one of the most mysterious forces in nature, in clear, accessible language. The author’s luminous prose offers valuable insights into the very nature of vision, optics, and the profound ways light behavior has influenced modern society. The book’s historical reach is impressive, weaving together ancient experiments in light with cutting-edge contemporary discoveries. Whether you’re a budding scientist or simply curious about a topic with infinite implications, this book functions both as an authoritative resource and a mind-expanding exploration of the wonders of light.

About the Author

John Tyndall resides in London, Ontario. His publications include Thirteen Poems: From the Bruce Peninsula (1974), Howlcat Fugues. This book was also chosen by the Library Journal as one of the ten best small-press poetry books of 1976.His first book published by Black Moss was titled Free Rein (2001). His poems have also appeared on thespoken-word CD entitled Souwesto Words: 25 Poets In Southwestern Ontario, Canada (1999) and in the anthologies That Sign of Perfection, Losers First, I Want to Be the Poet of Your Kneecaps, Henrys Creature, and Following the Plough..Tyndalls poetry has been praised in the University of Toronto Quarterly for its strange iridescent language, and by the Library Journal for its Osurrealistic melding of poetry and art.