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M0001540: Reproduction of a map of the world, showing the geographical distribution of malaria and blackwater fever
Date: January 1931Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/14/39Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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Some reflections on the uncertainty of many astronomical and geographical positions, with regard to the figure and magnitude of the earth, the finding the longitude at sea by watches, and other assertions of the most eminent astronomers. With some Hints towards their Reformation and Emendation. By Edmund Stone.
Stone, Edmund, -1768.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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A new practical geographical grammar. Containing, proper definitions of the abstruse terms that most frequently occur in reading the first principles of astronomy; with a short account of the hypothetical philosophy of the ancients; and a more particular description of the copernican or solar system. Wherein, the magnitudes, distances, and positions of the planets are briefly treated of; to which is prefixed, an explanation of the artificial sphere, and of the appendants and surface of the celestial and terrestrial globes. With directions for performing the most useful and curious astronomical, and geographical problems performed on each; and, a general description of all the remarkable countries in the world; with their subdivisions, chief cities, longitudes, latitudes, bearings and situations. Collected from the best authors, and rendered intellible to the weakest capacity. Particularly adapted to the use of schools. The firmament and stars declare the great creator's skill.
Caldwell, Eliza.Date: M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]- Books
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A practical method for finding the longitude and latitude of a ship at sea, by observations of the moon; with general rules for computing the same, illustrated by examples. Together with all the necessary Tables, and their Explanations. To which are added, Tables of the Time the Moon passes the Meridian of London, and her Declination, for the Years 1763 and 1764. With Examples of their Uses in finding the Latitude and Variation. By Robert Waddington, Teacher of the Mathematicks, in Three Tun Court, Miles's Lane, near the Monument, London.
Waddington, Robert.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]
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Memoires pour l'histoire generale du diocese de Beziers. : Tirés des registres de l'Academie des sciences & belles lettres de la ville de Beziers.
Date: M.DCC.XXVIII..