Robert Williams Wood
Robert Williams Wood was an American physicist and inventor who made pivotal contributions to the field of optics. He pioneered infrared and ultraviolet photography. Wood's patents and theoretical work inform modern understanding of the physics of ultraviolet light, and made possible myriad uses of UV fluorescence which became popular after World War I. He published many articles on spectroscopy, phosphorescence, diffraction, and ultraviolet light.
Animal Analogues: Verses and Illustrations
Enter a world of playful comparisons and witty verses, where animals are presented through clever wordplay and whimsical illustrations, offering a lighthearted look at the natural world.
By Robert Williams Wood
How to tell the Birds from the Flowers, and other Wood-cuts A Revised Manual of Flornithology for Beginners
Discover the absurd world where birds and flowers share traits, inviting readers to laugh and learn about the natural world through witty comparisons.
By Robert Williams Wood
How to Tell the Birds from the Flowers: A Manual of Flornithology for Beginners
A comical collection uses wit and whimsical wisdom to distinguish feathered friends from floral formations.
By Robert Williams Wood