Henry J Slack (78 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Marvels of Pond-Life: A year's Microscopic Recreations Among the Polyps, Infusoria, Rotifers, Water-bears and Polyzoa. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Good minus. First Edition. An British amateur science periodical, library bound without the original wraps (and thus much publishing data missing). Individual Vol 3 only. An ex-library copy with book plates and pocket on pastedowns. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 359 pages, 3/4 leather with marbled boards. A good copy over all, both covers detached, 1" of leather missing from spine ends, leather rubbed with boards exposed at corners, perforated library stamp on title page, free endpapers moderately yellowed, interior pages lightly yellowed, clean and bright and the internal binding tight. Volume 3 only of original 3 volume set issued in seperate parts between 1860 and 1862. Illustrated throughout. Contains articles on "My Microscope and How to Make One Like It", "Minute Life of the Sea", "Polarization of Light", "The Great Comet of June and July 1861" and many others. Without dust jacket (as issued).…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 5th or later Edition. Undated edition, probably late 19th century, sixth edition. Loosely bound, gilt, embossed brown cloth boards. Minor scuffing on cover and spine. Illustrated with black and white drawings in the text and 7 full page colour plates (illustrator).

PF. Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Small octavo, gilt-and black-decorated brown cloth (hardcover), all edges gilt, xii, 147 pp, [1 blank], [16 ads], 4 [ads] pp. Seven color plates, numerous wood engraved illustrations. Very Good; front hinge tender. Natural History, Microscope, Microscopic, Science tws.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Duodecimo (12mo); xii, 147pp, [32] pages of ads. Rust colored cloth boards stamped in gilt and black, all edges gilt. Binding is age-toned and shows minor wear at spine ends and corners, owner name in a fine hand on ffep, else a very good copy, contents clean and unmarked, illustrated with numerous black and white figures in text, a color frontispiece, and six additional color plates in text.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book invites readers to explore the hidden wonders of the microscopic world through the lens of a pond. Drawing upon the author's own observations and detailed sketches, the book delves into the intricate lives of minute creatures like Rotifers, Vorticellae, and Hydras, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of pond life. The author traces the historical development of microscopic study, contrasting the simplistic classifications of early observers with the more nuanced and complex understandings of the present day. Readers will learn to distinguish between animals and plants, discover the remarkable mechanisms by which microscopic creatures obtain food and reproduce, and be introduced to the fascinating world of "dark ground illumination" and its applications. Aimed at both beginners and seasoned microscopists, the book provides a clear and engaging introduction to a world that is both beautiful and complex. With its unique blend of scientific observation and lyrical prose, this book invites us to see the world with fresh eyes and discover the grandeur and wonder that lies within the smallest of creatures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 194 pages plus index. H.19cm W.13.5cm D.1.5cm.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardcover: Very Good Condition For Age. No Jacket. Gilded Page Edges. Pages Bright And Clean. Tanned End-Pages. Binding Tight And Secure. Clean Boards, Light Wear. Bumped Board Corners. Wear Top And Tail Of Spine.

Paperback. Condition: New.