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Notes and Observations on Physics, Metaphysics, etc
Date: Early 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.31- Archives and manuscripts
Physica
Date: Early 18th centuryReference: MS.3893- Archives and manuscripts
Reinal. Physica. Vol. V
Date: Early 18th centuryReference: MS.4187- Archives and manuscripts
Boerhaave's Lectures
Date: 18th CenturyReference: MS.MSL.30- Archives and manuscripts
Guidi, Leto (1711-1777)
Guidi, Leto (1711-1777)Date: mid-18th centuryReference: MS.2653- Books
Optice; sive de reflexionibus, refractionibus, inflexionibus et coloribus lucis libri tres / Authore Isaaco Newton; Latine reddidit Samuel Clarke.
Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727.Date: 1719- Digital Images
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Theory of colours and vision
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A new system of astronomy, upon an improved plan. Wherein the science of optics is fully investigated, and the laws of refraction examined and explained. Rectifying many errors with respect to the distance of the sun and planet stars, from the earth, and one another, shewing from whence the mistakes have arisen. Likewise, Treating upon the different elements; of winds, rains, hail, mist, dew, &c. of the flowing of fountains, streams, and rivers; and of the ebbing and flowing of the sea. By John Fleming.
Fleming, John, active 18th century.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The laboratory; or, school of arts: in which are faithfully exhibited, and fully explained. I. The Antiquarian, or curious Examiner of antient Coins and Medals. II. A short Introduction to the Art of Drawing in general; with an Essay on designing and drawing Patterns for the Flower'd silk Manufactory, Embroidery, and Printing. III. The Art of Painting in Oil-Colours, and Mentzotintoes on Glass. IV. Introductory Rules for finding the natural Shadows of the Sun, likewise those of the Torch, Lamp, or Candle. V. Of Water-Works. Fountains, and Grottoes, in Miniature, for grand Entertainments. VI. The Art of Dialling, or of making of Sun-Dials. Vii. A Collection of choice Receipts, and Experiments of various Kinds, relating to the Produce of Gardens, as Flowers, Fruits, &c. Viii. A Directory for the Management of a Fruit, Flower, and Kitchen-Garden, through every Month of the Year. IX. Optical Experiments, by Means of which the most surprizing and incredible Performances are exhibited, for the Entertainment of the Curious. X. The Art of Distilling of Liquide, Cordials, &c. in all its Branches. XI. A short Introduction to Civil Architecture, or the Art of Building. XII. The Art of Refining, Tanning of Leather, and Dying of Skins in various Colours: Of Fire-Works, Cosmeticks, Perfumes, &c. &c. With a great number of other scarce and valuable secrets. Compiled for the use, benefit, and entertainment of the curious: illustrated with a variety of curious copper-plates. By G. Smith. Volume II.
Smith, Godfrey, active 18th century.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
Optica in de eeuw van Euler : opvattingen over de natuur van het licht, 1700-1795 = Optics in the age of Euler conceptions of the nature of light, 1700-1795 / Casper Hakfoort.
Hakfoort, Casper.Date: 1986- Books
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The accomplished tutor; or, complete system of liberal education: containing the most improved theory and practice of the following subjects: 1. English grammar and elocution. 2. Penmanship and ... Hand. 3. Arithmetic Vulgar and Decimal. 4. Stock-Holding and Merchants-Accompts. 5. Mensuration and Architecture. 6. Optics. 7. Algebra. 8. Doctrine of Annuitles. 9. Trigonometry. 10. Logarithms. 11. Geography. 12. Astronomy. 13. Mechanics. 14. Electricity. 15. Pneumatics. 16. Hydrostatics. 17. Hydraulics. 18. Drawing, engraving, and painting. And Other Useful Matter. In two volumes. Embellished with 20 copper-plates and 6 maps, Neatly Engraved. By Thomas Hodson. ...
Hodson, Thomas, active 18th century-19th century.Date: 1800- Archives and manuscripts
Seibert & Krafft, optical instrument suppliers, Wetzlar
Date: 1882Reference: MS.7607/7Part of: Miscellany: German, 18th-20th centuries- Books
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Gale's cabinet of knowledge; or, miscellaneous recreations. Containing moral and philosophical essays, Propositions, Natural and Metaphysical Maxims, And Observations on select subjects of general Utility. With a series of easy, entertaining, and interesting, mechanical, magnetical, & magical experiments. Including the most celebrated card deceptions ever exhibited. Together with about seven hundred serious, comical, and humorous Queries, Paradoxes, &c. &c. with pertinent and Ingenious answers. Being the Essence taken from The Lady's, Gentleman's, & Carnan's Diaries-Martin's Philosophical Magazines-Ozanam & Hooper's Recreations, &c. &c. (illustrated with Copper-Plate Engravings). To which are added a great number of Originals. Likewise, An Appendix; containing various propositions tending to prove Light and Heat two distinct beings. With some curious Definitions in optics.
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century.Date: 1796- Books
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Gale's cabinet of knowledge; or miscellaneous recreations: containing moral and philosophical essays, propositions, natural and metaphysical maxims, And Observations on select subjects of general Utility; with a series of easy, entertaining, and interesting mechanical, magnetical, and magical experiments: including the most celebrated card deceptions ever exhibited. Together with about Seven Hundred Serious, Comic, and Humorous Queries, Paradoxes, &c. &c. with pertinent and ingenious answers, comprising the essence of The Lady's, Gentleman's, and Carnan's Diaries,-Martin's Philosophical Magazines,-Ozanam and Hooper's Recreations, &c. &c. (illustrated with copper-plate engravings.) To which is added a great number of originals. Likewise an appendix; containing various propositions tending to prove light and heat two distinct beings; With some curious definitions in optics.
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century.Date: M,DCCC. [1800]- Books
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Gale's cabinet of knowledge; or miscellaneous recreations. Containing moral and philosophical essays, propositions, natural and metaphysical maxims. And Observations on select subjects of general Utility. With a series of easy, entertaining, and interesting mechanical, magnetical, and magical experiments. Including the most celebrated card deceptions ever exhibited. together with about seven hundred serious, comical, and Humorous Queries, Paradoxes, &c. &c. With pertinent and ingenious answers. Being the Essence taken from The Lady's, Gentleman's, & Carnan's Diaries-Martin's Philosophical Magazines-Ozanam & Hooper's Recreations, &c. &c. (illustrated with Copper-Plate Engravings.) To which are added a great number of originals. Likewise, An appendix; containing various propositions tending to prove Light and Heat two distinct beings. With some curious definitions in Optics.
Gale, John, active 18th century-19th century.Date: 1797- Books
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Verses occasion'd by the sight of a chamera [sic] obscura.
Date: 1747- Books
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A short account of a course of natural and experimental philosophy, comprehending mechanics, hydrostatics, and pneumatics, with the elements of optics and astronomy which will include all the useful and curious Discoveries that have been made by the most diligent and accurate Enquirers into Nature. To be begun on Monday the 10th of January, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Cordwainers Hall, by I. Thompson, and R. Harrison.
Thompson, Isaac, 1703-1776.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
Optics in the age of Euler : conceptions of the nature of light, 1700-1795 / Casper Hakfoort.
Hakfoort, Casper.Date: 1995- Pictures
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An optical experiment using a giant lens to reflect sun-rays to create fire, with optical instruments scattered and fountains in a Baroque setting. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1737, after J. de La Jouë.
Lajoue, Jacques de, 1686 or 1687-1761Date: [1737]Reference: 15959i- Archives and manuscripts
Notes on Diseases
Date: Late 17th Century - early 18th CenturyReference: MS.MSL.25- Books
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The optics: A poem. Inscrib'd to Roger Grant Esq; occulist extraordinary to Her Majesty. On his opthalmic art. Written by a gentleman formerly of Trinity-College in Cambridge.
Gentleman formerly of Trinity-College in Cambridge.Date: 1713- Books
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John Cuff, optician, spectacle, and microscope maker, at the sign of The reflecting microscope and spectacles, against Serjeant's-Inn Gate in Fleet-street, makes and sells all sorts of the most curious optical instruments, ...
Cuff, John, approximately 1708-1772.Date: 1745?]- Books
Artful science : enlightenment, entertainment, and the eclipse of visual education / Barbara Maria Stafford.
Stafford, Barbara Maria, 1941-Date: [1994], ©1994- Books
Ophthalmology in Europe in the days of the French Revolution / P. Bregeat & P. Amalric.
Bregeat, P.Date: 1993- Books
Optics after Newton : theories of light in Britain and Ireland, 1704-1840 / G.N. Cantor.
Cantor, G. N., 1943-Date: [1983], ©1983