Publisher's Synopsis
Leonardo Da Vinci's Note-Books is a comprehensive collection of the famous artist and inventor's personal notebooks, arranged and translated into English by Edward McCurdy. The book includes introductions by McCurdy, providing context and insight into Da Vinci's life and work. The notebooks themselves contain a wealth of information on Da Vinci's varied interests, including art, science, engineering, and philosophy. Readers will find sketches, diagrams, and notes on everything from human anatomy to flying machines, making this book a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest geniuses.A Collection Of Da Vinci's Short Writings On A Variety Of Topics, Often Related To Art And Nature.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.