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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 ...
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 ...
Curvature of the Earth; Roman History; Aquaducts
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including aquaducts, astronomy, and Roman history. In the astronomy notes, Dinwiddie mentions the seasons, the nautical almanac, the equinoxes, and the sun's ...
Queries and Hints vol. 2 #244-427
(2009-07-23)
This is volume 2 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 244 to 427. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1780 while he was in Cork, Kilkenny, and Dublin, the journal covers a variety ...
Experiments of Factitious Air
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the ...
Elementary Bodys [sic]
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation ...
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 ...
Philosophical Society
(2009-07-24)
This document contains rules and minutes for the Dumfries Philosophical Society. The minutes were recorded by James Dinwiddie between November 28, 1776 and December 12, 1778. This file consists of one document that is ...
Queries and Hints vol. 3 (new series) or vol. 22 (old series) #472-590
(2009-07-24)
This is volume 3 of the new series (and volume 22 of the old series) of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 472 to 590. Composed by James Dinwiddie in March, 1805 while in ...
Scientific Journal
(2009-07-24)
This two part journal written by James Dinwiddie examines the history or theory of mind and spirit. The first part discusses the history of man while the second looks at what man can learn from Nature. This file consists ...