The Microscope

"The Microscope" by Andrew Ross, is a text from the 1800s all about microscopes, explaining how they work, how they're built, and why they're so important for science. The book takes a close look at different kinds of microscopes, like the simple and compound ones, and the science behind their lenses, talking about magnifying power and light. It also goes over the history of the microscope, like who invented what, and aims to help the reader understand and value the tool for its ability help us discover new things.