Publisher's Synopsis
Philosophical Experiments and Observations of Robert Hooke and Other Eminent Virtuoso's in His Time is a book written by Robert Hooke and published in 1726. The book is a collection of Hooke's experiments and observations in various fields of science, including physics, astronomy, and biology. Hooke was a prominent scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of modern science. In this book, he shares his findings on a wide range of topics, from the properties of light and color to the structure of cells and the behavior of insects. The book also includes contributions from other notable scientists of Hooke's time, such as Isaac Newton and Edmond Halley. Philosophical Experiments and Observations is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early days of scientific inquiry and the minds of some of the greatest minds of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.