| Reference number | EL/B1/52 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a paper about experiments with sap from trees by John Beale |
| Date | 1669 |
| Description | Experiments concern the ascent and descent of sap in different varieties of trees; how to obtain the greatest amount of sap from a tree; using the sap in brewing. Beale recounts similiar experiments, particularly concerning birch, carried out by Dr Jackson. Beale poses a number of questions speculating about what the findings would be if the experiments were carried out with maple
1 figure shows how to draw liquid from birch |
| Extent | 16p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | Copied into LBO/27/285 |
| URL description | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3355 | Beale; John (c1608 - c1683); clergyman and writer | c1608 - c1683 |