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Queries and Hints vol. 2 (new series) and 20 (old series) #100-170
(2009-07-24)
This is volume 2 in the new series (and volume 20 in the old series) of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 100 to 170. Composed by James Dinwiddie in May, 1797 while in Calcutta, ...
Astronomy
(2009-07-24)
In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. He discusses the solar system, sunspots, comets, and the moon. This file consists of one journal that is 54 pages in length.
Queries and Hints vol. 16 #2252-2360
(2009-07-24)
This is volume 16 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2252 to 2360. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1792-93 while in Rio de Janiero en route to China, the journal covers a ...
Optics
(2009-07-24)
In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie focuses on optics. He begins with a series of queries related to optics and expands the discussion to the compositon and humours of the eye as well as various experiments in ...
Queries and Hints vol. 8 #1111-1286
(2009-07-24)
This is volume 8 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1111 to 1286. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1788 while in Paris, the journal covers a variety of scientific ...
Antitheses, No. 2
(2009-07-24)
In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on the British government and various historical monarchs. He also includes notes on justice and pride. This file consists of one journal that is sixteen pages in length.
Antitheses, No. 3
(2009-07-24)
In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on knowledge and religion. This file consists of one journal that is four pages in length.
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.
Notes on Fireworks
(2009-07-24)
This document contains two pages of notes on the composition of fireworks written by James Dinwiddie.
Journal, Apr. 27, 1800 - Jun. 17, 1800
(2009-07-16)
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 27, 1800 to June 17, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal that is 60 pages in length.