Single Lens : The Story of the Simple Microscope

by Brian J. Ford

Traces the history of the microscope, looks at how the first specimens were prepared by Antony van Leeuwenhoek in the seventeenth century, and describes how the microscope has shaped the development of science

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Brian J. Ford is a research biologist, author and lecturer, who is known for popular science publications and select works on TV.

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Accessible, breezy and entertaining style, a personal journey added; good info and some interesting insights.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating look at the early days of microscopy, showing that those early simple microscopes, using just one tiny lens, compare well with todays high tech scopes! Long live the simple microscope!