Experiments and Observations tending to illustrate the Nature and Properties of Electricity: A Letter to Martin Folkes. And other articles from the Royal Society
Language: English
Published by Royal Society, London, 1745
- First Edition
- Softcover
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Seller: Nikki Green Books, Glasgow, United KingdomNikki Green Books
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Read at several of the Royal Society between March 28th and October 24th 1745. Here printed with alterations. Square 8vo, pp47. Also included "Another letter to the Royal Society","A Proposal to Bring Small Passable Stones Soon and with Ease Out Of The Bladder" by the Rev Stephen Hales, "Account of Some Experiments Lately Made in Holland Upon the Fragility of Unannealed Glass Vessels", "Extract of a Letter from The Rev Henry Miles to the President Relating to some Improvements which may be made In Cyder and Perry", " Extract of a letter from Mr Henry Baker to Martin Folkes (President) Concerning the Ancient Bridewell at Norwich", "Part of a Letter from Rev Mr Geo Costard to Mr John Catlin concerning a Fiery Meteor seen in the Air on July 14th 1745", " Extract of a letter Mr Benj Cook to Mr Peter Collinson concerning the Effect which Farina of the Blossoms of the Different sorts of Apple trees on the Fruit of a Neighboring Tree" and "Some Account of the Sinking Down of a Piece of Ground at Horseford in Norfolk Communicated by Mr Arderon of Norwich to Mr Henry Baker" . Softcover binding in very good condition with discolouration to edges . Inside all pages in excellent clean and bright condition with a little toning.…
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- Title
- Experiments and Observations tending to illustrate the Nature and Properties of Electricity: A Letter to Martin Folkes. And other articles from the Royal Society
- Author
- William Watson et al
- Publisher
- Royal Society, London
- Publication year
- 1745
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Nikki Green Books
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Nikki Green Books is based in Glasgow. Beth Lowell-Green is a third generation bookdealer, who along with her partner Nikki reside in sunny Glasgow. The origins of the business began with Beth's grandmother, Eve Lowell, who started The Dartmoor Bookshop in Ashburton at the back of Beth's grandfathers newsagent shop before moving to her own premises in the town. Beth spent her formative years working with her parents, who started Sue Lowell Natural History Books, based in London. We specialise in natural history, Scottish interest and ornithology along with the rare and unusual.…
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