David Brewster Books

The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia is a comprehensive reference work covering topics ranging from history and geography to science and the arts. Originally published in the 1830s, it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking a detailed and authoritative overview of a wide range of subjects.

Brewster's book is a classic work on the history of scientific instruments and their use in experiments on light and colors. In this book, Brewster describes a wide range of optical instruments, including microscopes, telescopes, and prisms, and provides detailed instructions for conducting experiments with each one. He also discusses the properties of light and color, and how they can be manipulated with different instruments.