Jacksonian lectures, 1784 - 1792
Scope and Contents
The first four are the presentation copies of 'the substance' of four lectures delivered by Professor Isaac Milner in the years 1784-87, forming parts of an essay on heat. They are signed by the successive vice-chancellors. A fifth lecture, by Professor Francis Wollaston, is in continuation of his predecessor's course, and is not receipted or dated.
Dates
- Creation: 1784 - 1792
Creator
- Milner, Isaac, 1750-1820 (natural philosopher and Dean of Carlisle) (Person)
- Wollaston, Francis, 1731 - 1815 (author) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (133 leaves.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Paper.
Repository Details
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