released.
6.02.2005
peeps.
I am currently reading a wonderful book entitled, "The Curious Life of Robert Hooke," by Lisa Jardine. In short it is set in the 17th Century (1600's) London and is about the life of a man who despite being a scientist, architect, engineer, writer and biologist never quite made it.
My favorite quote so far was taken from Mr. Hooke's diary towards the end of his life when he began to bombard his body with concotions he believe were remedial. He states, as a closing sentence... "A modern world, a modern medicine."
How much does that put you in your place! ha!
Additionally, I just ordered a book about Samuel Pepys (a familiar face to Mr. Hooke) and was quite happy to find a site full of his diary entries.
My favorite quote so far was taken from Mr. Hooke's diary towards the end of his life when he began to bombard his body with concotions he believe were remedial. He states, as a closing sentence... "A modern world, a modern medicine."
How much does that put you in your place! ha!
Additionally, I just ordered a book about Samuel Pepys (a familiar face to Mr. Hooke) and was quite happy to find a site full of his diary entries.
:: posted by SarahJ, 2.6.05