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Queries and Hints vol. 3 (new series) or vol. 21 (old series) #171-471
(2009-07-24)
This is volume 3 of the new series (or volume 21 of the old series) of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 171 to 471. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1797 while in Calcutta, ...
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 ...
Agriculture
(2009-07-24)
In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie discusses agriculture with a focus on machinery and tools. This file consists of one journal that is 27 pages in length.
An Examination of the 2nd Part of Mr. Hume's 12th Essay
(2009-08-06)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie contains an essay examining the second part of Joseph Hume's 12th Essay.
Antitheses, No. 1
(2009-07-24)
In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on forgiveness and the nature of man as well as traitors and political freedoms. This file consists of one journal that is sixteen pages in length.
Mechanics, No. 1,2; Instruments; Experiments, No. 1-4
(2009-07-22)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1786 focus on mechanics, instruments, and experiments. He touches on forces and motion in the mechanics section and mentions thermometers, pumps, and pendula in the instruments ...
Journal, Feb. 13, 1796 - Mar. 24, 1796
(2009-07-16)
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 13, 1796 to March 24, 1796. During this period, Dinwiddie was staying in Madras (modern day Chennai). The file consists of one journal that is ...
Notes on a Course of Lectures on Natural Philosophy
(2009-07-21)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie on October 18, 1793 discuss natural philosophy with a focus on topics in physics including motion, gravity, pendulums, . This file consists of fifteen pages of lecture notes.
A Brief Description of the Four Seasons
(2009-07-27)
This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discusses the four seasons. Dinwiddie describes the changes in weather and flora and fauna between the seasons. This file consists of one manuscript that is eleven pages ...
July 27, 1805
(2009-07-28)
One letter to Col. Shawe from James Dinwiddie dated July 27, 1805.