Series of fifteen lectures of Joseph Black on the subject of heat, delivered at Edinburgh University.
File
Identifier: MS.8487
Scope and Contents
The subject matter is essentially similar to other manuscript versions, e.g. MSS.3533 and 3534, and to the printed text, ‘Lectures on the Elements of Chemistry’ but the arrangement of the material is different.
Dates
- Creation: 2nd half of 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
264 Leaves ; Octavo.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
ii + 262 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1954.
Bibliography
Black, Joseph. ‘Lectures on the Elements of Chemistry’ (Edinburgh, 1803).
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk