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THERE are few studies more fascinating than that of the reflexions formed naturally in the sea, and in rivers and lakes. In the first place, this study is naturally pursued in the open air; further, the effects observed are often of surprising beauty; and lastly, most, if not all, of the phenomena observed can be explained in accordance with a few simple principles, so that it is possible for almost anyone possessing a trained faculty of observation to add to our knowledge in this direction. In writing a book on reflexions in water, Sir Montagu Pollock has entered an almost untrodden region within the borders of both art and science; with the exception of some passages in the works of Mr. Ruskin, it would be difficult to refer to any other work dealing with the same subject. It is no small accomplishment to produce a book in which so many intricate effects are traced to their causes, using language of the simplest, and yet sacrificing nothing in the way of accuracy and clearness; and, although the book was written to aid artists in their study of nature, it will none the less be welcomed by men of science and those amongst the general public who attach importance to accurate observation.
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EDSER, E. Reflexions in Water 1 . Nature 70, 555–557 (1904). https://doi.org/10.1038/070555a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/070555a0