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Why Glasses? The Story Of Vision

Why Glasses? The Story Of Vision

Sands, George John
Andre, Rov

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163821101
ISBN13: 9781163821107
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.22 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Why Glasses? The Story of Vision by George John Sands is a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of vision and eyewear. The book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the various ways in which humans have attempted to correct and enhance their vision. From the earliest forms of eyewear made from precious stones to the modern-day contact lenses and laser eye surgery, the book covers it all.Sands delves into the science of vision, explaining how the eye works and why certain conditions like myopia and hyperopia occur. He also discusses the cultural and social aspects of eyewear, examining how glasses have been used to convey status and fashion throughout history.The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories, such as how Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal glasses and how Theodore Roosevelt refused to wear glasses in public. Sands also explores the impact of technology on eyewear, looking at how advancements in optics and manufacturing have led to the development of new and innovative forms of eyewear.Overall, Why Glasses? The Story of Vision is an engaging and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, technology, and fashion. Whether you wear glasses or not, this book is sure to provide a new perspective on the evolution of vision and eyewear.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.

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