RefNo | MA/178/1 |
Previous numbers | MA/178. MS.633 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'A Register of the Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer...& appearance of the Sky, at Gravesend in Kent. For the years 1787 & 1788', by Charles Kite |
Creator | Kite, Charles (bap. 1760? d.1811); British surgeon |
Date | 1 January 1789 |
Description | Commentary accompanying meteorological observations, with the author's thoughts on the state of meteorology and his own interests in 'the influence of the perceptible properties of the atmosphere on the human constitution'. He notes the position and aspects of the town of Gravesend and gived a description of his instruments, with illustrations..
Stamped [p.1]: 'Soc. Reg. Lond. ex dono Auctoris' and inscribed with the date 'Feb. 19. 1789'. Signed and dated [p.31] by Charles Kite. |
Extent | 31p. |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 382x245mm. |
AccessStatus | Open |