The History of the Royal Society is a comprehensive account of the formation and development of one of the world's oldest scientific institutions, written by Thomas Sprat. The book details the origins of the Royal Society, which was founded in 1660 in London, and chronicles its growth and achievements over the centuries. Sprat provides a detailed overview of the Society's members, including some of the most famous scientists of their time, such as Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, and Christopher Wren. He also explores the ...
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The History of the Royal Society is a comprehensive account of the formation and development of one of the world's oldest scientific institutions, written by Thomas Sprat. The book details the origins of the Royal Society, which was founded in 1660 in London, and chronicles its growth and achievements over the centuries. Sprat provides a detailed overview of the Society's members, including some of the most famous scientists of their time, such as Isaac Newton, Robert Boyle, and Christopher Wren. He also explores the Society's many accomplishments, including its role in the development of the scientific method, its contributions to the study of natural history, and its efforts to promote scientific education and research. The History of the Royal Society is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of scientific institutions.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1667 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very good. Small quarto. Bound in blue cloth. xxxii 438pp followed with 64 pages of notes and 78 pages of appendix. Main text is a facsimile of the 1667 Martyn edition. Spine is faded. Previous owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper. Corners are somewhat bumped.
