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David Brewster, Scottish physicist, 1868. Artist: Unknown

David Brewster, Scottish physicist, 1868. Artist: Unknown

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David Brewster, Scottish physicist, 1868. Brewster (1781-1868) was editor of the Edinburgh Magazine, 1802 and the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia, 1808. His scientific work was mainly in the field of optics. He invented the kaleidoscope, studied polarised light, and established a new discipline of optical mineralogy. From The Illustrated London News. (London, 1868).

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  1. Sir David Brewster: British, Scottish: Scientist, author, inventor of the Kaleidoscope, associated with stereoscopy
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  1. Wood engraving
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