Curiosities of Science, Past and Present

Curiosities of Science, Past and Present - A Book for Old and Young

There have been in the history of Art, four grand styles of imitating NatureTempera, Encaustic, Fresco, and Oil. These, together with the minor modes of Painting, we propose arranging in something like chronological sequence; but our design being to offer an explanation of the Art derived from practical acquaintance, rather than attempt to give its history, we shall confine ourselves for the most part to so much only of the History of Painting as is necessary to elucidate the origin of the different practices which have obtained at different periods. The volume of Curiosities which I here present to your notice is a portion of the result of a long course of reading, observation, and research, necessary for the compilation of thirty volumes of Arcana of Science and Year-Book of Facts, published from 1828 to 1858. Throughout this periodnearly half of the Psalmists days of our yearsI have been blessed with health and strength to produce these volumes, year by year (with one exception), upon the appointed day; and this with unbroken attention to periodical duties, frequently rendered harassing or ungenial. Nevertheless, during these three decades I have found my account in the increasing approbation of the reading public, which has been so largely extended to the series of Things not generally Known, of which the present volume of Curiosities of Science is an instalment. I need scarcely add, that in its progressive preparation I have endeavoured to compare, weigh, and consider, the contents, so as to combine the experience of the Past with the advantages of the Present. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 48516
Author: Timbs, John
Release Date: Mar 17, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English