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Lecture 7
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with electricity and electrical machines. The file consists of five pages of notes. -
Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory
(2009-07-23)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions. This file consists of ... -
Lecture 8
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss electricity and lightning. The file consists of six pages of notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a set of partial notes discussing theological topics. The notes contain some Greek words. This file consists of four pages of lecture notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-21)This series of lecture notes by James Dinwiddie in 1792 (?) references several subjects including mathematics, natural philosophy, Plato, Epicurius, the motion of the Earth, David Hume, and "W. Harrington". The file consists ... -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 lists a series of topics in physics including heat, sight, electricity, magnetism, and fluids. This file consists of 32 pages of notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a series of questions related to astronomy; the notes may be examination papers. The file consists of twenty pages of lecture notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-21)These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and ... -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation. The ... -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics including ballistics, physics, and astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the retrograde motion of Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. He also discusses ... -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie contain sections of notes on various topics including the history of medicine, chemistry, electricity, proof of repulsions, and mathematics. This file consists of 61 pages of notes. -
Lecture Notes
(2009-07-24)These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are recorded in Latin. This file consists of three pages of lecture notes. -
Lecture of H. Davy
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie from April to May, 1811 are from a series of geology lectures by H. Davy. The notes cover the composition of earth and minerals as well as various experiments. This file consists of ... -
Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments. This file ... -
Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss several chemical experiments. The file consists of three pages of notes. -
Letter to the Editor
(2009-07-24)This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry. -
Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on lightning and electricity. Dinwiddie mentions Benjamin Franklin, historical dates for important experiments, circuits, conductors and other phenomena including water spouts ... -
List of Manufacturers
(2009-07-24)This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of fourteen pages of notes. -
Logarithms
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines arithmetic involving logarithms. Dinwiddie includes sections on addition and subtraction as well as example calculations. This file consists of one notebook that is eleven ... -
Longitude by the Chronometer and Moon - Journal through China
(2009-08-20)This journal, dated 1793-1794, contains Dinwiddie's observations about Chinese culture and also includes his notes regarding experiments he conducted with longitude by Chronometer. This file consists of one journal, 408 pages.
