Miscellaneous Observations, together with a collection of experiments, on Electricity. With the manner of performing them ... With some remarks on a pamphlet intituled: A Sequel to the Experiments and Observations tending to illustrate the nature ... of Electricity [by Sir W. Watson]. To which is annexed, a Letter, written by the author to the Academy of Sciences at Bourdeaux, relative to the similarity of Electricity to Lightening and ThunderAuthor, 1748 - 72 pagina's |
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