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Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-27)

This journal by James Dinwiddie written in 1777 lists a number of experiments related to electricity and electrical phenomena. This file consists of one journal that is 28 pages in length.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-27)

This journal by James Dinwiddie records some of his experiments with air and balloons. This file consists of one journal that is 30 pages in length.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-27)

This journal by James Dinwiddie written ca. 1774 has a list of philosophical queries as well as a list of materials. This file consists of one journal that is 29 pages in length.

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

Dinwiddie, James (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 ...

Electricity, No. 1,3

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on electricity including electric machines, electrometers, lightning, and conductors. This file consists of seventeen pages of notes.

Elementary Bodys [sic]

Dinwiddie, James (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 ...

An Essay to Discover and Determine the True Order of the Battle of the Roman Legions…

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-27)

This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie discusses the Roman army and their weaponry and battle plans. This file consists of one manuscript that is 104 pages in length.

An Examination of the 2nd Part of Mr. Hume's 12th Essay

Dinwiddie, James (2009-08-06)

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie contains an essay examining the second part of Joseph Hume's 12th Essay.

[Excerpt from Dictionary]

Unknown author (2009-11-30)

Experimental Philosophy

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)

These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1801 outline a course in experimental philosophy. The lecture topics include matter, space, gravity, engines, projectiles, and pendula. This file consists of four pages of notes.

Experiments of Factitious Air

Dinwiddie, James (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 ...

Extracts

Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)

In this journal begun May 17, 1796 while in Calcutta, James Dinwiddie summarizes extracts from reports on a range of topics. He notes observations on "Dr. Black's Analysis of the Iceland waters" and "Extract from the report ...