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Title:
Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1
Containing a collection of some of the principal phaenomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age
Note: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1" by Edmond Halley et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This volume consists of a collection of discourses and discoveries presented to the Royal Society, focusing on various phenomena in nature, mathematical inquiries, and influences on human health. This compilation aims to distill significant findings from the journals of the Royal Society, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience. The beginning of "Miscellanea Curiosa" introduces the intent of the compilation as a means to organize and summarize key philosophical and mathematical discoveries that contribute to the advancement of science and the betterment of life. Halley emphasizes the importance of prior scrutiny by the learned community on these theories to ensure their credibility. He sets the stage for the volume's contents, which include discussions on atmospheric vapors, theories of tides, variations in magnetic compasses, and numerous other scientific inquiries, all crucial for understanding natural phenomena and improving navigational practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757
Contributor: Garden, George, 1649-1733
Contributor: Havers, Clopton, -1702
Contributor: Mead, Richard, 1673-1754
Contributor: Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
Contributor: Royal Society (Great Britain)
Contributor: Wallis, John, 1616-1703
Editor: Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742
EBook No.: 49791
Published: Aug 27, 2015
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Science -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
LoCC: Science
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title:
Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1
Containing a collection of some of the principal phaenomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age
Note: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Deaurider, Chris Pinfield and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1" by Edmond Halley et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This volume consists of a collection of discourses and discoveries presented to the Royal Society, focusing on various phenomena in nature, mathematical inquiries, and influences on human health. This compilation aims to distill significant findings from the journals of the Royal Society, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience. The beginning of "Miscellanea Curiosa" introduces the intent of the compilation as a means to organize and summarize key philosophical and mathematical discoveries that contribute to the advancement of science and the betterment of life. Halley emphasizes the importance of prior scrutiny by the learned community on these theories to ensure their credibility. He sets the stage for the volume's contents, which include discussions on atmospheric vapors, theories of tides, variations in magnetic compasses, and numerous other scientific inquiries, all crucial for understanding natural phenomena and improving navigational practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757
Contributor: Garden, George, 1649-1733
Contributor: Havers, Clopton, -1702
Contributor: Mead, Richard, 1673-1754
Contributor: Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727
Contributor: Royal Society (Great Britain)
Contributor: Wallis, John, 1616-1703
Editor: Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742
EBook No.: 49791
Published: Aug 27, 2015
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Natural history
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Science -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
LoCC: Science
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.