LETTERS ON NATURAL MAGIC, ADDRESSED TO SIR WALTER SCOTT
Book Details + Condition: William Tegg (London). New Edition, 1868. Hardcover with embossed decorative boards. 424 pages. In his compilation of "Letters on Natural Magic," former child prodigy David Brewster (1781-1868), who invented and named the kaleidoscope in 1816, discusses various natural phenomena as used in magic such as: optical illusions, spectral illusions, magic lantern, feats of strength, automata, Babbage's calculating machines, ventriloquism, wonders of chemistry, alchemy, breathing fire, and spontaneous combustion. Firm binding; lightly rubbed corners and edges; spine ends bumped; age toning to pages; interior is clean and free of markings, save inscription on front free endpaper.
