Philosophical Experiments And Observations Of Robert Hooke And Other Eminent Virtuoso's In His Time (1726)

""Philosophical Experiments and Observations of Robert Hooke and Other Eminent Virtuoso's in His Time"" is a book written by Robert Hooke, a prominent 17th-century English scientist and philosopher. The book, first published in 1726, is a collection of Hooke's scientific experiments and observations, as well as those of other notable scientists of his time.The book covers a wide range of topics, including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. Hooke's experiments and observations are presented in a clear and concise manner, with detailed descriptions of the apparatus and methods used. He also provides insightful commentary on the significance of his findings and their implications for scientific understanding.In addition to Hooke's own work, the book includes contributions from other prominent scientists of the time, such as Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, and Robert Boyle. These contributions cover a variety of topics, including optics, mechanics, and electricity.Overall, ""Philosophical Experiments and Observations"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the scientific thinking and experimentation of the 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of scientific thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.