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RefNoMS/377/1/1
LevelItem
TitleLetter from F K Abbott, The Library, Trinity College, Dublin, to [William Fletcher] Barrett
Date2 March 1907
DescriptionDescribes the appearance of a locomotive approaching at speed and an account he has read of a batsman's view of a cricket ball delivered by a fast bowler. Refers to the book 'The motor apparatus of the eye' by G T Stevens. He knew Maxwell Close, alias John O'Toole and agreed with him on the leverage of the oar.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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