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Sir Isaac Newton

Opticks Paperback – July 18, 2011

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This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.

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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 18, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 218 pages
ISBN-10 : 1463721757
ISBN-13 : 978-1463721756
Item Weight : 1.22 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,092,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #65,048 in Classic Literature & Fiction

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M. Greene

An easy to read masterpiece of thought

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015

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A must-read for intellectuals who are 'science-phobic,' since it reveals a convergence between general intellectual intelligence and so-called 'scientific' intelligence, which is really a deployment (or a class of such deployments) of the latter. Plus, it will apprise many readers of the basics of experimental procedure, along with a few (dated but still in their way accurate) laws of physics.

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Classic

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014

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A classic. If you already know some physics, it is an enjoyable historic document. Be surprised at the creativity of one of the makers of modern physics.

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Sweet Kara

Classics for free is good!

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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I was so excited to get this classic for free on Amazon! I will definitely be reading this one on my kindle soon!

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This book is a part of scientific history

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013

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Gave it as a gift to my physicist father. He had worked a great deal on optics once upon a time. So, of course he liked the gesture.

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Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015

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Excellent book

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Dora

Optiks came on time and in perfectly usable condition

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012

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It was worth the price. I would definitely recommend it to the old school physics lovers. I have this on kindle but wanted to gift it to my physicist father.

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Frank Bason

Classic physics literature

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2013

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Here is an example of a classical document from the history of physics. An interesting text from one of the greatest physicists of all time, Isaac Newton.

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Good understanding for the time.

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2014

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It is amazing how knowledgeable Newton was for his day. You see what Einstein used as a foundation to his work and other scientists. The examples would be better understood if illustrated. But to, you see the limitation in accordance with the time.

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Michelle

No diagrams!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2014

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Newton's text is sublime. His clarity of thought, and precision of language shine through. However, none of his diagrams are included, making the text frustratingly difficult to follow at times. In optics, ray diagrams are essential to understanding; their omission considerably diminishes this edition.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2014

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