The Microscope and How to Use It

The Microscope and How to Use It
by Dr. Georg Stehli

The Microscope and How to Use It
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Author: Dr. Georg Stehli
Brand: Dover Publications, Inc.
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1970-06-01
ISBN: 0486225755
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Dover Publications

Book Reviews of The Microscope and How to Use It

Book Review: Detailed source of microscope technique
Summary: 4 Stars

[Note that this is a review of the hardcover, seventh printing in 1969 distributed by Sterling Pub. Co., not the Dover edition that Amazon is selling -- to me! Rated at 8 only because I don't know whether more current information is available. Otherwise, call it a 10.]

This is the only serious book on microscope technique that I could find in the Fairfax County VA public library system which is probably one of the best in the country. All the other books are superficial and aimed at kids.

This one covers apparatus care and use, simple (temporary) preparations of various kinds of specimens, microphotography (though superficially), but the best part is the appendix on microtome technique which presents a full procedure for fixing, dehydration, and paraffin infiltration.

Here are the chapter titles:

1. The Microscope and Essential Tools
2. How to Use the Microscope
3. Examining Simple Preparations
4. Insect Preparations
5. Exploring a Drop of Water
6. The Structure of Plants
7. The Structure of Animals
8. Bacteria
9. Microphotography
Appendix. Microtome Technique
with Index.

Thank God for Dover Press and their willingness to keep these oldies but goodies available. With libraries catering to the bestseller crowd, our technical know-how would otherwise perish.

Summary of The Microscope and How to Use It

In nontechnical language and with 199 photographs and drawings, the author clearly explains how a microscope works and what kind to use; preparation and examination of specimens, and much more.

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