Illustrated Guide to Making Magic Lanterns and Telescopes

This vintage book is a complete and illustrated guide to making telescopes and magic lanterns, with information on tools and materials, helpful tips, simple directions, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and designed for the novice, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in metal-craft and engineering, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume has been selected for modern republication due to its timeless instructional value, and is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.