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Optics, No. 1-3
(2009-07-22)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1793 focus on optics. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of various instruments including microscopes, telescopes, and magic lanterns as well as convex and concave lenses. ...
Trigonometry
(2009-07-22)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on trigonometry. The notes begin with a series of definitions of angles, circles, and trigonometric measurements. They go on to mention various corollaries and ...
Deduction of the Distance by Mitchell Method
(2009-07-22)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 contain a series of calculations of distance using the Mitchell Method. This file consists of nine pages of notes.
Recreations, No. 1
(2009-07-22)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 titled "Recreations" contain several mathematical puzzles, such as magic squares, and other mathematical facts. This file consists of twelve pages of notes.
Agriculture
(2009-07-22)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss agriculture. He mentions the benefits of lime and manure in the soil as well as a recipe for cheese. This file consists of eight 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.
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.
Miscellanies, No. 1-5
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics. The file consists of 69 pages of lecture notes.
Geography; Astronomy, No. 1,2; Navigation, No. 1,2
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss geography, astronomy, and navigation. The file consists of 45 pages of lecture notes.