Abstract

H. Michel (trans, by R. E. W. Maddison and F. R. Maddison)London: The Barrie Group of Publishers. 1967. Pp. 208. Price £5 5s. In this sumptuous volume Henri Michel, of Brussels, a pioneer student of the development of scientific instruments, presents 103 coloured plates showing historical instruments from eighteen European museums and other institutions. The plates are arranged in five groups entitled, respectively, Basic elements, Measuring the earth, Measuring the heavens, the Measurement of time, and Physical measurements.

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