Brewster, David, Sir, 1781-1868.
ALS, 1846.
List of books and articles sent to Thomas Conolly, Woolwich with the compliments of Sir David Brewster.
Scottish physicist. Born in Jedburgh and studied at Edinburgh University. His researches into the properties of light led to great improvement in the illumination of lighthouses. In 1816 he invented the kaleidoscope. Also, along with Davy, Herschel, and Babbage, originated the British Association in 1831.
Science -- Bibliography -- 19th century.
Physicists. lcsh
Conolly, Thomas.
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