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Introductory Lecture
(2009-07-21)
James Dinwiddie wrote this introductory lecture on January 19, 1792. He discusses knowledge, existence, and sensation and quotes Rene Descartes (cogito ergo sum). This file consists of two pages of lecture notes
Lecture 4, 5
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with the properties of air and various experiments that demonstrate these. The file consists of eight pages of notes.
Miscellanies, No. 1-5
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics. The file consists of 69 pages of lecture notes.
Geography; Astronomy, No. 1,2; Navigation, No. 1,2
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss geography, astronomy, and navigation. The file consists of 45 pages of lecture notes.
Art of War (Ancient); Art of War (Modern); Artillery, No. 1,2; Naval Tactics
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the art of war (both modern and ancient) as well as artillery and naval tactics. The file consists of 38 pages of lecture notes.
Mathematics, No. 1-3
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on various mathematical topics including geometry, trigonometry, and logarithmic scales. This file consists of 53 pages of lecture notes.
Natural History, No. 2,3; Chemistry, No. 1-4; Metallurgy, No. 1-3
(2009-07-22)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history, chemistry, and metallurgy. He mentions several topics including agriculture, physical properties of water, and mineralogy. This file consists ...
Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy, No. 3 - Mechanics
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including mechanics, simple machines, and friction. This file consists of 25 pages of lecture notes.
Manufactures, No. 1,2; Engineering, No. 1,2
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on manufacturing and engineering. Dinwiddie mentions a variety of engines including James Watts' steam engine. This file consists of 44 pages of lecture notes.
Fireworks, No. 1-3
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1792 include lists of recipes for making various types of fireworks. This file consists of 61 pages of lecture notes.