Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments, published in 1921, is a comprehensive guide to the scientific instruments manufactured in Great Britain. Compiled by the Scientific Instrument Manufacturers Association of Great Britain, the book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various instruments used in scientific research and experimentation. The instruments covered in the book include those used in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and engineering. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and a list of manufacturers of scientific instruments in Great Britain. This book is an invaluable resource for historians of science, collectors of scientific instruments, and anyone interested in the history of technology.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.