GUTTEMIN, Historiettes sur la physique, 1836

First edition.
P. Guttemin was a professor of natural history at the Royal College of Angers, a former regent of mathematics and physics in various colleges. His work Historiettes sur la physique, ou nouveau cours de physique expérimentale (Anecdotes on Physics, or New Course in Experimental Physics) is a pedagogical textbook that uses "historiettes" (short stories or anecdotes) to teach physics in a more engaging way. This format aimed to make experimental physics accessible and interesting for students, as indicated by the mention "Work suitable for awarding as prizes in all educational institutions" and "Pretty edition adorned with plates, for the understanding of the text." It reflects a pedagogical approach concerned with illustrating scientific principles through concrete examples.