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Robert Hooke

    Robert Hooke was a polymath whose inquiries spanned natural philosophy, architecture, and invention. His work, often anticipating later discoveries, explored a vast range of subjects from microscopic observations to celestial phenomena. He excelled in practical scientific applications, from improving telescopes to mapping London, and was instrumental in devising planning controls that influenced urban development. Despite his significant contributions and innovations, his legacy remains somewhat obscured, partly due to his involvement in intellectual disputes.

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    Micrographia
    • Micrographia

      • 462 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Focusing on the exploration of natural phenomena, this work delves into the significance of experimentation as a means to uncover the underlying principles of nature. It emphasizes the importance of systematic inquiry and observation in understanding the processes and operations that govern the natural world. The text advocates for a methodical approach to scientific discovery, highlighting the relationship between experimentation and knowledge acquisition.

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    • Lampas - or, Descriptions of some mechanical improvements of lamps & waterpoises together with some other physical and mechanical discoveries is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1677. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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