This book is a classic introduction to the science of optics, originally published in the early 20th century. Charles Sheldon Hastings, a prominent American physicist and educator, offers insights into the properties of light and the behavior of lenses and mirrors. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of light and the development of modern physics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.