Curiosities of Light and Sight

"Curiosities of Light and Sight" by Shelford Bidwell is a captivating exploration of light and vision, written in the style of a late 19th-century scientific investigation. The book starts by laying out the basics of how light moves, including the idea of a luminiferous ether, and shows how these principles were understood by scientists at the time. As the book progresses, the intricacies of light lead to discussions about how the human eye works, pointing out not only its remarkable design but also its imperfections. This study bridges the scientific understanding with accessible, captivating explanations of curiosities in how we perceive light and view the world.