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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 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.
Diving Bell
(2009-07-22)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the diving bell including various experiments to examine its properties. This file consists of six pages of lecture notes.
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on ...
No. 3
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry. This file consists of nineteen pages of notes.
No. 1
(2009-07-23)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie list several experiments in chemistry. This file consists of eleven pages of notes.