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Henry Baker

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English naturalist (1698–1774)

Born 1698
Died 1774

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  • Cover of: The Microscope Made Easy: The Description and Manner of Using Mr. Wilson's Set of Pocket Microscopes (History of Microscopy Series)

    First published in 1742 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: The microscope made easy: or, I. The nature, uses and magnifying powers of the best kinds of microscopes ... II. An account of what surprizing discoveries have been already made by the microscope
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    First published in 1742 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: An attempt towards a natural history of the polype: in a letter to Martin Folkes
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    First published in 1743 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Employment for the microscope: in two parts. I. An examination of salts and saline substances .... II. An account of various animalcules never before described ... likewise a description of the microscope used in these experiments ...

    First published in 1753 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: Employment for the microscope.: In two parts. I. An examination of salts and saline substances ... with plain directions how to prepare ... and preserve them ... Also occasional considerations on gems, poisons ... the formation of amber, corals, and many other subjects. II. An account of various animalcules never before described, and of many other microscopical discoveries ... Likewise a description of ... a new micrometer serving to shew the size of magnified objects. Together with instructions for printing off any medal or coin ...

    First published in 1753 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Of microscopes, and the discoveries made thereby: illustrated with many copper-plates

    First published in 1753 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Original poems: serious and humourous.

    First published in 1725 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Original poems: serious and humourous: By Mr. Henry Baker.

    First published in 1725 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Of microscopes, and the discoveries made thereby
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    First published in 1785 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Essai sur l'histoire naturelle du polype insecte
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    First published in 1744 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The universe: a philosophical poem, intended to restrain the pride of man, and to exalt the wisdom and goodness of the Creator

    First published in 1760 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: An invocation of health. A poem

    First published in 1723 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Employment for the microscope, in two parts: 1. an examination of salts and saline substances... 2. an account of various animalcules...

    First published in 1753 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Employment for the Microscope. In Two Parts: Likewise a Description of the Microscope Used in ...
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  • Cover of: Medulla poetarum romanorum; or: The most beautiful and instructive passages of the Roman poets. Being a collection ... with translations of the same in English verse

    First published in 1737 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Medulla poetarum romanorum, The most beautiful and instructive passages of the Roman poets ...
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    First published in 1737 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: microscope made easy: or

    First published in 1743 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Microscope Made Easy: Or, I. The Nature, Uses, and Magnifying Powers of the Best Kinds of ...
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    First published in 1744 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The microscope made easy: or, I. The nature, uses and magnifying powers of the best kinds of microscopes ... II. An account of what surprising discoveries have been already made by the microscope ...

    First published in 1744 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: second part of Original poems: serious and humorous

    First published in 1726 — 1 edition
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We need a photo of Henry Baker

English naturalist (1698–1774)

Born 1698
Died 1774

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Microscopy, Microscopes, Early works to 1800, Athecate hydroids, Chemistry, Conduct of life, Cosmology, England, English poetry, Hydromedusae, Instrumentation, Latin poetry, Micrometers (Instruments), Poetry, Pride and vanity, Thecate hydroids, Translations from Latin, Translations into English

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Henry Baker (1698-1774)

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18th Cent

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
June 7, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Removed period from death date
August 29, 2008 Edited by RenameBot fix author name
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import