Publisher's Synopsis
The American Handbook of the Daguerreotype is a comprehensive guidebook written by Samuel D. Humphrey that covers the art and science of daguerreotype photography. The book was originally published in 1858 and is considered a seminal work in the field of early photography.The handbook is divided into several sections that cover the history of the daguerreotype, the chemical processes involved in creating a daguerreotype, and the equipment and techniques required to produce high-quality images. The book also includes detailed instructions for preparing and polishing plates, exposing and developing images, and finishing and preserving the final product.In addition to technical information, the handbook also includes practical advice for aspiring daguerreotypists, such as how to set up a studio, how to market and sell images, and how to manage a successful business.Throughout the book, Humphrey's writing is clear and concise, making complex technical concepts accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. The American Handbook of the Daguerreotype is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of photography or the art of daguerreotype photography.The decomposition of a beam of light can be noticed by exposing it to a prism. If, in a dark room, a beam of light be admitted through a small hole in a shutter, it will form a white round spot upon the place where it falls. If a triangular prism of glass be placed on the inside of the dark room, so that the beam of light falls upon it, it no longer has the same direction, nor does it form a round spot, but an oblong painted image of seven colors--red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. This is called the solar spectrum.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.
