Inquiry into the nature and cause of miasmata, more particularly illustrated in the former and present state of the Campagna di Roma / P. Murphy.

  • Murphy, Patrick, 1782-1847.
Date:
1825
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Credit: Inquiry into the nature and cause of miasmata, more particularly illustrated in the former and present state of the Campagna di Roma / P. Murphy. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    CONTENTS. First Part. Page, Introductory observations on the Solar System, and the manner in which light and heat are communicated by the Sun to the Planets . . . . . 1 The Atmosphere, and its principal phenomena . ] 0 Condensions of the Atmosphere . . . - • 18 Formation of water in the Atmosphere . . . . 20 Means employed by Nature in effecting the formation of water in the Atmosphere ..... 23 Manner in which the aqueous condensation in the Atmos- phere originates and advances . . . . 28 Phenomena of Thunder and Lightning ... 29 Salutary effects of aerial combustion ... SO Comment on the experiments of Dr. Priestley, Mr. Ca- vendish, Lavoisier, &c, on Water ... 32 Winds, or currents of the Atmosphere, Calorific conden- sation, &c. ....... 34 Effects resulting from situation, &c, in accelerating or retarding the calorific condensation ... 40 Clouds, classification of ...... 50 Imperfect condensations of the Atmosphere . . 52 Meteorology 53 Aurora Borealis and Australis .... 57 Meteorolites ....... 60 Mephitic condensations of the Atmosphere . . 63 Fog 63 Dew 65 Miasmata . . 69 Ship Miasmata 78