GB 0114 MS0041 - Arden Philosophical Lectures

1 volume

GB 0114 MS0041 c 1775-1800 Collection (fonds) 1 volume Unknown

Currently no information is known concerning the author and the hand of the manuscript has not been identified. In addition, the full details of Mr Arden, the lecturer, are also unknown.

The provenance of the item is unknown.

Papers of the Arden Philosopical Lectures, c 1775-1800, comprising a volume of manuscript lecture notes titled Philosophical Lectures delivered by Mr Arden at Dursley. The notes discuss topics such as electricity, including the work of Dr Benjamin Franklin with lightning rods. The notes also cover the subjects of air and gases, commenting on the work of Dr Joseph Priestley relating to 'fixed airs' (carbon dioxide), 'inflammable air' (hydrogen), the effects of 'phlogiston' on the air, and 'dephlogisticated air' (oxygen). The volume is undated; Priestley's paper on his experiments with airs and gases was published in 1775.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Access available by appointment with the Deputy Librarian.

No photocopying permitted.

English

Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.

Compiled by Anya Turner.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Aug 2008 Arden , ? , fl 1775-1800 , Lecturer in Science Philosophy Atmosphere Avon Carbon dioxide Climatology Dursley Electricity England Equipment Europe Experiments Franklin Benjamin , 1706-1790 , natural philosopher, writer, and revolutionary politician in America Gases Gloucestershire Hydrogen Lectures (teaching method) Lightning Lightning conductors Oxygen Priestley , Joseph , 1733-1804 , theologian and natural philosopher Research work Science of science Science philosophy Teaching methods UK Weather Western Europe London

The provenance of the item is unknown.

Papers of the Arden Philosopical Lectures, c 1775-1800, comprising a volume of manuscript lecture notes titled Philosophical Lectures delivered by Mr Arden at Dursley. The notes discuss topics such as electricity, including the work of Dr Benjamin Franklin with lightning rods. The notes also cover the subjects of air and gases, commenting on the work of Dr Joseph Priestley relating to 'fixed airs' (carbon dioxide), 'inflammable air' (hydrogen), the effects of 'phlogiston' on the air, and 'dephlogisticated air' (oxygen). The volume is undated; Priestley's paper on his experiments with airs and gases was published in 1775.

As outlined in Scope and Content.

Access available by appointment with the Deputy Librarian.

No photocopying permitted.

• anglais

• latin

English

Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1928) by Victor G Plarr.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• anglais