Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures by Arabella B. Buckley provides readers with a fascinating journey through the natural world. Buckley's engaging and informative lectures cover a wide range of topics, from the wonders of plant and animal life to the mysteries of the stars and the forces of nature.

The author's passion for science and nature shines through in each lecture, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. Buckley's clear and concise writing style, paired with the beautiful illustrations included in the book, make it easy for readers to grasp the intricacies of the natural world.

One of the highlights of the book is Buckley's use of "magic glasses" to help readers see the world in a new and exciting way. By looking at common objects through these metaphorical glasses, readers are able to uncover the hidden beauty and complexity of the world around them.

Overall, Through Magic Glasses and Other Lectures is a thought-provoking and educational read that will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. Buckley's passion for science and nature is infectious, and her ability to make complex concepts accessible make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world.

Book Description:
"The present volume is chiefly intended for those of my young friends who have read, and been interested in, The Fairyland of Science. It travels over a wide field, pointing out a few of the marvellous facts which can be studied and enjoyed by the help of optical instruments. It will be seen at a glance that any one of the subjects dealt with might be made the study of a lifetime, and that the little information given in each lecture is only enough to make the reader long for more.In these days, when moderate-priced instruments and good books and lectures are so easily accessible, I hope some eager minds may be thus led to take up one of the branches of science opened out to us by magic glasses; while those who go no further will at least understand something of the hitherto unseen world which is now being studied by their help.The two last lectures wander away from this path, and yet form a natural conclusion to the Magician's lectures to his young Devonshire lads." Arabella B. Buckley