Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott 1832

von David Brewster

312 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott"" is a book written by Sir David Brewster in 1832. The book is a collection of letters that Brewster wrote to Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, about the subject of natural magic. In the letters, Brewster discusses various topics related to natural magic, including optical illusions, the properties of light, and the principles of magnetism. He also explores the history of natural magic and its relationship to science, as well as the cultural and social significance of magic in different societies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and magic. Overall, ""Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott"" is an intriguing exploration of the intersection between science and magic, and a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual world of 19th-century Scotland.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781417977987
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC