Journal books of scientific meetings of the Royal Society, 1660-1800 (inclusive), [microform].

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Journal books of scientific meetings of the Royal Society, 1660-1800 (inclusive), [microform].

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The journal books, consisting of thirty-seven volumes, contain the minutes of the ordinary meetings of the Royal Society. Included are abstracts of papers read before the Society, reports of scientific discussions, notations concerning books and rarities that were brought to the attention of the membership, and presidential addresses delivered at the anniversary meeting.

18 reels.

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The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge began in 1645 when a group of eminent British thinkers started to meet regularly in London to discuss the new, experimental philosophies of science. Though the English Civil War and the Cromwellian Protectorate interrupted its meetings, the Society was formally constituted in 1660. Two years later King Charles II granted the Society its first charter. A second royal charter was granted in 1663 when the Society was given its official nam...