BOOKS ON POPULAR SCIENCE
By CHARLES R. GIBSON, F.R.S.E.
“Mr. Gibson has a fine gift of exposition.”—Birmingham Post.
“Mr. Gibson has fairly made his mark as a populariser of scientific knowledge.”—Guardian.
In the Science for Children Series. Illustrated. 4s. 6d. nett each.
OUR GOOD SLAVE ELECTRICITY.
THE GREAT BALL ON WHICH WE LIVE.
THE STARS & THEIR MYSTERIES.
WAR INVENTIONS & HOW THEY WERE INVENTED.
CHEMISTRY & ITS MYSTERIES.
In the Science of To-Day Series. Illustrated. 7s. 6d. nett each.
SCIENTIFIC IDEAS OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Nature of Matter, Electricity, Light, Heat, &c. &c.
“Explained without big words, with many interesting pictures, and with an ease in exposition.”—Scotsman.
ELECTRICITY OF TO-DAY; Its Work and Mysteries described in Non-technical Language. With 30 Illustrations.
“A masterly work.”—Globe.
In the Romance Library. Illustrated. 6s. nett each.
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN ELECTRICITY. What is known about Electricity and many of its interesting applications.
“Clear and concise.”—Graphic.
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY.
“There is not a dry or uninteresting page throughout.”—Country Life.
“The narration is everywhere remarkable for its fluency and clear style.”—Bystander.
THE ROMANCE OF MODERN MANUFACTURE.
“A popular and practical account of all kinds of manufacture.”—Scotsman.
THE ROMANCE OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.
HEROES OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD. The Lives, Sacrifices, Successes, and Failures of some of the greatest Scientists. With 19 Illustrations.
“The whole field of science is well covered.... Every one of the 300 and odd pages contains some interesting piece of information.”—Athenæum.
WHAT IS ELECTRICITY. Long 8vo. With 8 Illustrations. 6s. nett.
“A brilliant study.”—Daily Mail.
“Quite a unique book in its way, at once attractive and illuminating.”—Record.
THE MARVELS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Illustrated. 5s. nett.
In the Wonder Library. Illustrated. 3s. nett each.
THE WONDERS OF MODERN MANUFACTURE.
THE WONDERS OF WAR INVENTIONS.
THE WONDERS OF MODERN ELECTRICITY. With 17 Illustrations and Diagrams.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. A Popular Description of Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony in which no technical terms are used, and no previous knowledge of the subject assumed. 3s. 6d. nett.
THE SCIENCE OF TO-DAY SERIES
With many Illustrations. Extra Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d. nett
New Volume
SUBMARINE WARFARE OF TO-DAY. Telling how the Submarine Menace was met & vanquished. By C. W. Domville-Fife, Staff of H.M. School of Submarine Mining. With 53 Illustrations.
“A very striking book, revelation follows revelation, and magnificent stories of fighting & heroism at sea come practically on every page. One of the few war books which will survive the next 10 years.”—Liverpool Courier.
AIRCRAFT OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Conquest of the Air. By Maj. Charles C. Turner, R.A.F. With 62 Illustrations.
“Maj. Turner is well known as an authority on aeronautics. Of real value.”—Aberdeen Journal.
GEOLOGY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Introduction in Simple Language. By J. W. Gregory, F.R.S., D.Sc., Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow. With 55 Illustrations. Extra Crown 8vo.
“An ideal introduction to a fascinating science. The romance and reality of the earth most brilliantly and soundly presented.”—Globe.
SUBMARINE ENGINEERING OF TO-DAY. By C. W. Domville-Fife, Author of “Submarines of the World’s Navies,” &c.
BOTANY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Evolution of Modern Botany. By Prof. G. F. Scott-Elliot, M.A., B.Sc., F.L.S.
“This most entertaining and instructive book. It is the fruit of wide reading and much patient industry.”—Globe.
SCIENTIFIC IDEAS OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account, in Non-technical Language, of the Nature of Matter, Electricity, Light, Heat, Electrons, &c. &c. By C. R. Gibson, F.R.S.E. Extra Crown 8vo.
“As a knowledgeable writer, gifted with the power of imparting what he knows in a manner intelligible to all, Mr. C. R. Gibson has established a well-deserved reputation.”—Field.
ASTRONOMY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Introduction in Non-technical Language. By Cecil G. Dolmage, LL.D., F.R.A.S. 46 Illustrations. Extra Crown 8vo.
“A lucid exposition much helped by abundant illustrations.”—The Times.
ELECTRICITY OF TO-DAY. Its Work and Mysteries Explained. By Charles R. Gibson, F.R.S.E. Extra Crown 8vo.
“One of the best examples of popular scientific exposition that we remember seeing.”—The Tribune.
ENGINEERING OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Present State of the Science. By T. W. Corbin. 39 Illustrations. Ex. Cr. 8vo.
“Most attractive and instructive.”—Record.
MEDICAL SCIENCE OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of recent Developments. By Willmott-Evans, M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S.
“A very Golconda of gems of knowledge.”—Manchester Guardian.
MECHANICAL INVENTIONS OF TO-DAY. An Interesting Description of Modern Mechanical Inventions. By Thomas W. Corbin.
“In knowledge and clearness of exposition it is far better than most works of a similar character and aim.”—Academy.
PHOTOGRAPHY OF TO-DAY. A Popular Account of the Origin, Progress, and Latest Discoveries. By H. Chapman Jones, F.I.C., F.C.S., Pres. R.P.S.; Lecturer on Photography at Imperial College of Science.
“An admirable statement of the development of photography from its very beginning to the present time.”—Journal of Photography.
SEELEY, SERVICE & CO., LIMITED
THE ROMANCE OF THE
MICROSCOPE
By the courtesy of Messrs. F. Davidson & Co.
An Example of a Micro-Telescopic Photograph
“Nanda Kot.” Height, 22,510 feet; distance, 60 miles. The trees at the lower right-hand corner are only 20 yards from the photographer. A remarkable photograph, showing the great depth of focus of the micro-telescope.
THE ROMANCE OF
THE MICROSCOPE
AN INTERESTING DESCRIPTION OF ITS
USES IN ALL BRANCHES OF SCIENCE,
INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE, AND IN THE
DETECTION OF CRIME, WITH A
SHORT ACCOUNT OF ITS ORIGIN,
HISTORY & DEVELOPMENT.
BY
C. A. EALAND, M.A.
AUTHOR OF “ANIMAL INGENUITY OF TO-DAY,”
“INSECTS AND MAN,” &C., &C.
WITH 39 ILLUSTRATIONS & NUMEROUS DIAGRAMS
LONDON
SEELEY, SERVICE & CO. LIMITED
38 GREAT RUSSELL STREET
1921
UNIFORM WITH THIS VOLUME
THE LIBRARY OF ROMANCE
Extra Crown 8vo. With many illustrations. 6s. nett.
“Splendid Volumes.”—The Outlook.
“The Library of Romance offers a splendid choice.”—Globe.
“Gift Books whose value it would be difficult to over-estimate.”—The Standard.
“This series has now won a considerable & well deserved reputation.”—The Guardian.
“Each Volume treats its allotted theme with accuracy, but at the same time with a charm that will commend itself to readers of all ages. The root idea is excellent, and it is excellently carried out, with full illustrations and very prettily designed covers.”—The Daily Telegraph.
By Prof. G. F. SCOTT ELLIOT, M.A., B.Sc.
The Romance of Savage Life
The Romance of Plant Life
The Romance of Early British Life
By EDWARD GILLIAT, M.A.
The Romance of Modern Sieges
By JOHN LEA, M.A.
The Romance of Bird Life
By JOHN LEA, M.A. & H. COUPIN, D.Sc.
The Romance of Animal Arts and Crafts
By SIDNEY WRIGHT
The Romance of the World’s Fisheries
By the Rev. J. C. LAMBERT, M.A., D.D.
The Romance of Missionary Heroism
By G. FIRTH SCOTT
The Romance of Polar Exploration
By CHARLES R. GIBSON, F.R.S.E.
The Romance of Modern Photography
The Romance of Modern Electricity
The Romance of Modern Manufacture
The Romance of Scientific Discovery
By CHARLES C. TURNER
The Romance of Aeronautics
By HECTOR MACPHERSON, Junr.
The Romance of Modern Astronomy
By EDWARD BENNETT
The Romance of the Post Office.
By ARCHIBALD WILLIAMS, B.A. (Oxon.), F.R.G.S.
The Romance of Early Exploration
The Romance of Modern Exploration
The Romance of Modern Mechanism
The Romance of Modern Invention
The Romance of Modern Engineering
The Romance of Modern Locomotion
The Romance of Modern Mining
By EDMUND SELOUS
The Romance of the Animal World
The Romance of Insect Life
By AGNES GIBERNE
The Romance of the Mighty Deep
By E. S. GREW, M.A.
The Romance of Modern Geology
By J. C. PHILIP, D.Sc., Ph.D.
The Romance of Modern Chemistry
By E. KEBLE CHATTERTON, B.A.
The Romance of the Ship
The Romance of Piracy
By T. W. CORBIN
The Romance of Submarine Engineering
The Romance of War Inventions
By NORMAN J. DAVIDSON, B.A. (Oxon.)
The Romance of the Spanish Main
By H. O. NEWLAND, F.R.Hist.S.
The Romance of Modern Commerce.
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