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  <dc:title>Meteorological observations [at Zurich, Switzerland], by Johann Jacob Scheuchzer</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Tables of annual readings of barometrical pressure and rainfall. The set commences with summaries of highs and lows of barometer readings by year, 1706-1712 and 1717. The manuscript continues with more detailed tables of monthly barometer readings, including summary highs and lows, 1718-1726, with the omission of January-July 1722. A second sheet of tables provides details of monthly and annual highs and lows of water level in the years 1708-1711 and 1718-17 with rainfall 1708-1711 and 1717-1725, each with totals. 

Sheet 1 headed: 'Mercurii altitedines in Barometro observatae Figuri a Joh Jacobo Scheuchzer M.D. Matheseos Prof.' [heights of mercury observed in the barometer, figures by Johann Jacob Scheuchzer M.D. professor of mathematics]. Sheet 2 heading 'Limagi fluvii incrementa &amp; decrementa' [rises and falls in the river Limmat], and 'Pleuria &amp; nix coelo lapsa' [rainfall and snowfalls].  

The manuscript is endorsed [p.4]: 'Dr Scheuchzers Heights of Barr. of Limet river &amp; Quantit. of Rain Ais. 1706 to 1726'. Typed paper label: 'J.J. Scheuchzer. Place of observation not stated.'. </dc:description>
  <dc:date>1706-1726</dc:date>
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