Reference number | RBO/13/94 |
Alternative reference number | RBO.13.486 |
Level | Item |
Title | 'Remarks on the height of Mountains in general and those of Swisserland [Switzerland] in particular; with an account of the Rise of some of the most considerable Rivers of Europe' by J G Scheuchzer |
Date | 1727 |
Description | Table showing the height of mountains according to several ancient and modern writers Discussing the height of Snowden by J Caswell of Oxford and Halley's observations at the top of Snowdon on 26 May 1697 Lists the heights of mountains in France Discussing the heights of the mountains of Switzerland - and the lakes, alpine plants Read to the Royal Society on 7 and 14 March 1727 |
Language | English |
Extent | 21 sides |
Format | Manuscript |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA562 | Scheuchzer; John Caspar (1702 - 1729) | 1702 - 1729 |