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Antony Van Leeuwenhoek and His "Little Animals": Being Some Account of the Father of Protozoology and Bacteriology and His Multifarious Discoveries in These Disciplines (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – August 24, 2018

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New Style dating was adopted in the Provinces Of Holland (wherein Delft is situated) and Brabant on 5 December 1582, which was called the i5th Of the month - thus advancing the Calendar by 10 days: though other Provinces Of the Netherlands (gelderland, Utrecht, Overyssel, Groningen, Friesland) did not recognize the new system until 1700. But in England the change was made even later, for it was not until 1752 that the Old Style was abolished by Act Of Parliament. The discrepancy between the Julian and the Gregorian systems having become 11 days in the year 1700, the English Calendar was corrected by calling the 3rd Of September (1752) the 14th. At the same time, the Old Anglican method Of commencing the year on March 25 (instead of January 1) was ended. Good Friday was New Year's Day in Delft before 1575, but not afterwards.

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  1. Print length
    508 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Forgotten Books
  4. Publication date
    August 24, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 6 x 0.39 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0331786486
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0331786484
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forgotten Books (August 24, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 508 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0331786486
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0331786484
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.83 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 6 x 0.39 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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mangledinal
5.0 out of 5 stars Science at its best with Leeuwenhoek & his little animals
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2013
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If you homeschool or just have an abundance of curiosity about microscopes, you will adore this book. It is not too technical, places Leeuwenhoek in his time with references to kings, castles being built, famous people he knew, etc.
I bought this on Amazon recently when my son began taking a microbiology class. I had never heard of Leeuwenhoek or if I ever did, I forgot.
This is not just a scientific book, it is a historical book. If I were still homeschooling, I would have my kids read it--not just for educational purposes, but also for enjoyment. Mr. Leeuwenhoek was/is quite an interesting fellow.
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J. L. Lankford
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, fun biography
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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Honestly, I just started the book. I love it. I love the way the author writes. It’s just like your sitting down and listening to an oral account of Leeuwenhoek.
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James E. Mcvoy
2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry I revisited this one
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015
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I read this as a teenager and found it fascinating. Upon re-reading, I was appalled by the blatant racism. Yuck.
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J. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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Love it, Thanks!.
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claudia menghi
5.0 out of 5 stars An astonishing book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2004
Clifford Dobell covers most facts of Van Leeuwenhoek's life with true faithfulness, amusement and british irony. A very good book for all those accustomed to microscopic examinations of micro-organisms and also for those -scientists or not- who are very fond of knowing a little else about the discovery of protozoal creatures.
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