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Lecture 10 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy. He mentions the moon and tides as well as eclipses. The file consists of four pages of notes. -
Lecture 11
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) note various astronomical systems including the Ptolemaic and Copernican as well as Kepler's, Newton's, and Descartes' theories on planetary motion. The file ... -
Lecture 13 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun). The file consists of nineteen ... -
Lecture 2 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy including the phases of Venus and movements of the planets and moon. The file consists of four pages of lecture notes. -
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps. -
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. -
Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth
(2009-07-23)In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon. This file consists of nine pages of notes. -
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 ...
