Fahie, J. J. (John Joseph), 1846-1934 · London, J. Murray · leaf 105
at by holding two of themin a certain position a large and inverted view ofobjects was obtained. On hearing of this themaster fixed two glasses in a tube, so that theweather-cock on a neighbouring church spire couldbe seen apparently nearer and upside down. Thistoy was shown in his window, where… … ilHiilillHIIIIIHHIIllilllillllllllllllllllllllllllli [To/ace p. 74. 1592-1610I INVENTION OF TELESCOPE 75 Nassau, who thought It might be useful in mihtaryreconnaissances. Among the Acts of the States-General pre-served at the Hague, Professor Van Swinden foundsome interesting papers relating to…
