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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 ...
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.
Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between June 21, 1810 and April 22, 1811 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including metals and electrochemistry. This file consists of one notebook ...
Meteorological Journal
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between October 1, 1792 and February 13, 1794 contains meteorological obsevations on Dinwiddie's voyage from London to China. He recorded observations at 8 am and 2 am. This file ...
Chronometer Journal
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between October 3, 1792 and August 31, 1793 contains observations from a chronometer recorded during his journey from London to China. The file consists of 21 pages of notes.
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 17, 1808 and June 3, 1809 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including the decompostion ...
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 18, 1809 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including ...
Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 20, 1809 and April 19, 1810 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution which focus on a variety of topics in chemistry. This file consists of one ...
Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28)
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between January 12, 1810 and June 18, 1810 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including experiments, chemical properties of air, and electricity. ...