The early letters and classified papers of the Royal Society, 1660-1740 (inclusive), [microform].

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The early letters and classified papers of the Royal Society, 1660-1740 (inclusive), [microform].

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The early letters constitute the Royal Society's official scientific correspondence from its founding in 1660 to 1740. The classified papers consist of original papers, letters, and memoranda submitted to the Society, and are more formal than the letters. Arranged in thirty-nine volumes, the classified papers cover a wide range of early scientific exploration, including mathematics, optics, music, mechanics, hydrology, physiology, meteorology, architecture, geography, astronomy, mineralogy, botany, zoology, pharmacology, chemistry, archeology, medicine, and others.

23 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...