Cyclopaedic Science Simplified by J.H. Pepper - c1875 - Antique Science Book

Cyclopaedic Science Simplified by J.H. Pepper - c1875 - Antique Science Book

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Cyclopaedic Science Simplified by J.H. Pepper - c1875 - Antique Science Book

Cyclopaedic Science Simplified

By J. H. Pepper

Published by Frederick Warne And Co: London c1875 (Bookplate dated 1875)

" John Henry "Professor" Pepper (17 June 1821 - 25 March 1900) was a British scientist and inventor who toured the English-speaking world with his scientific demonstrations. He entertained the public, royalty, and fellow scientists with a wide range of technological innovations. He is primarily remembered for developing the projection technique known as Pepper's ghost, building a large-scale version of the concept by Henry Dircks. He also oversaw the introduction of evening lectures at the Royal Polytechnic Institution (University of Westminster) and wrote several important science education books, one of which is regarded as a significant step towards the understanding of continental drift. While in Australia he tried unsuccessfully to make it rain using electrical conduction and large explosions."

Light wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Prize plate presented in the Colony of Victoria 1875 to front pastedown. Pages typically clean, crisp and well presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 19.5cm x 15cm x 4.5cm

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "All Edges Gilt"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. Prize plate presented in the Colony of Victoria 1875 to front pastedown. Pages typically clean, crisp and well presented. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: J. H. Pepper
Publisher: Frederick Warne And Co: London
Year Printed: 1875
Sub-subject: Science