A Course of Experimental Philosophy by S. Triboudet Demainbray in the year 1755

Made:
1755
author:
Stephen Charles Triboudet Demainbray

A Course of Experimental Philosophy by S. Triboudet Demainbray in the year 1755. [Volume of lecture notes written for Prince of Wales (later George III) and later used by Queen Charlotte who married the King in 1761. The notes are written on rectos only with a few notes written on facing pages (corrections and additions). Text is partially theoretical, partly explanatory of the experiments; topics include gravitation, capillary attraction, colours, electricity, mechanics, watch work. 123pp. (used) + 3pp. index. In copyist's hand. Binding bears crowned cypher (of Queen Charlotte) on both sides]

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
1994-518
Measurements:
: 230 x 185 mm
type:
lecture notes
credit:
Roger Gaskell Rare Books