A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts [aka "Nicholson's Journal"] (December, 1806)
William Nicholson (London)
A single issue (sadly, with no wraps or advertising) apparently disbound from a volume, of A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts , commonly known as "Nicholson's Journal" (though not mentioned here), published by William Nicholson in December, 1806. Articles include "Facts and Observations respecting Vision under Water; and various Particulars relative to Swimming, &c." In a Letter from James Horsburgh, Esq. "On the Quantity and Velocity of the Solar Motion." By William Herschel, L.L.D. F.R.S. From the Philosophical Transactions for 1806. [Concluded from p: 242.] "Explanation of a common Impurity in the Nitrate of Ammonia, which interferes with the production of Nitrous Oxide." By Mr. John Sadler. "On the Absorption of Electric Light by different Bodies." In a Letter from Mr. Wm. Skrimshire, Jun. to Mr. Cuthbertson, Philosophical Instrument Maker, Poland Street, Soho. Communicated by Mr. Cuthbertson. "Description of a Portable Blow Pipe for Chemical Experiments." By W. H. Wollaston, M.D. Sec. R.S. &c. "Experiments on the Growth of White-Thorn." By Sam. Taylor, Esq. of Moston, near Manchester. "On the Phantasms produced by Disordered Sensation." In a Letter from a Correspondent. "Early Account of the Bath Waters," by John Mayow. Extracted in a Letter from W. R. Clanny, M.D. Hon. Member of the Royal Philos. Soc. at Edinburgh, Senior Physician to the Durham Infirmary. "The Improvement of Boggy Land by Irrigation, as carried into Effect." By Mr. William…
- Series
- A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts
- Genres
- Science and mechanics
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Science magazines
- Licence or status
- CC0 1.0 (as the archive states it)
- Who can read it
- Tweens profiles and older (placed by Invisible Network from what the archive says; archives give no ratings)
- Archive
- Internet Archive