HALES, Stephen. La statique des végétaux, et celle des animaux; expériences lues à la Société Royale de Londres. 1779-1780.
HALES, Stephen.
La statique des végétaux, et celle des animaux; expériences lues à la Société Royale de Londres.
Paris, Imprimerie de Monsieur, 1779-1780.
8vo (194x121 mm), xxxii-390 pages et 20 planches hors texte / xxviii-256 pages. binding : Contemporary full mottled calf, spine gilt in six compartments, title in gilt on lettering-piece, red edges. Three corners chipped. A tear on one turn-in. Old repair of an ancient and large tear on the front cover. Fresh copy.
Founding text of plant physiology, including the study of plant respiration and sap circulation. The book contains Buffon's preface (translator of the text) which highlights the importance of the experimental method.
Stephen Hales (1677-1761) was a British physiologist, chemist and inventor.
Price : 250 €