The Elements of Optics: Designed for the Use of Students in the University.
by WOOD, James (1760-1839)
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Cambridge:: J. & J. J. Deighton, 1828., 1828. 8vo. vi, [2], 264 pp. Half-title, figs. Original full calf, gilt-stamped spine. Bookplate. Very good. Fifth edition. Contents include: On the Reflection of Rays at plane and spherical surfaces, On Aberrations produced by the unequal Refrangibility of different Rays, On Optical Instruments, On the Eye, On Caustics, On the Kaleidoscope, On the Camera Lucida, On the divided Object Glass Micrometer, On Dr. Brewster's Telescope. James Wood was a mathematician who graduated Senior wrangler at Cambridge and served as both president and master at St. John's College.
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- Jeff Weber Rare Books (CH)
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- Title
- The Elements of Optics: Designed for the Use of Students in the University.
- Author
- WOOD, James (1760-1839)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- J. & J. J. Deighton, 1828.
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge:
- Date Published
- 1828
- Keywords
- Optics
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