The economy of the eyes-Part II of telescopes; being the result of thirty years' experiments with fifty one telescopes of from one to nine inches in diameter in the posession of William Kitchiner, MD
 Catalogue Number: 28 The economy of the eyes-Part II of telescopes; being the result of thirty years' experiments with fifty one telescopes of from one to nine inches in diameter in the posession of William Kitchiner, MD Category: Book Sub-Category: Significant book (Aitken collection) Author: KITCHINER, William Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1825 Time Period: 19th C Place Of Publication/Manufacture: London Publisher/Manufacturer: John Murray printed Wm Clowes Description Of Item: Hardcover, rebound in imitation black leather, 170 x 105 mm with 485 page including an index. Historical Significance: The title page claims an MD for the author who has publications other than this one to his credit including a cookery book, several books on music and one on the art of prolonging and invigorating life. Kitchiner (1775 - 1827) of London is best known as an epicure and for his book on cooking. It is said he was educated at Eton although he was the son of a porter. He is said also to have invented the pancratic telescope (described in this book) which has an adjustable eye piece for varying magnification. How Acquired: Donated by Michael Aitken, honorary archivist Date Acquired: 1989 Location: Nathan Library. Aitken collection |