Record

RefNoMS/226
LevelSeries
TitleA history of pendulum observations, by John Herschel
Date1881-1886
DescriptionDraft version of a history of the use of pendulums for gravity observations, with an introduction to the unpublished material by the author, translations and reference notes for insertion into the final text.

Herschel's work on the manuscripts stopped in August 1881, shortly before he departed for the United States of America to aid in the manufacture of equipment for geodetic surveys there.
Extent2 files, 2 items
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPaper
DimensionsVarious sizes
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7955Herschel; John (1837 - 1921)1837 - 1921
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