The Amateur Scientist
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1960. Roger Hayward. first edition. hardcover. 8vo 584pp. stated first printing. from front flap: "For the devoted amateur of twentieth-century science, this is the first book of its kind--a how-to-do-it book on the grand order: how to build cloud chambers and research rockets, how to grow microscopic plants, construct and use "thinking machines," make a powerful microscope from a glass stirring rod, smash atoms, attract and study hummingbirds, chart distant earthquakes in one's own back yard, contribute to the growing body of archaeological knowledge--and perform many other fascinating and meaningful investigations related to current activity in ever major field of science from Astronomy to Nuclear Physics." Book VG: toning around edges of boards and spine, gift inscription "To Miss Boo With Love Mom and Daddy Christmas 1960", text clean, binding tight / DJ Fair: chipping and tearing with loss especially along top, not clipped, protected under Brodart mylar cover. Item #2604
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