Commonplace book : manuscript, 1811-1869.

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Commonplace book : manuscript, 1811-1869.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612759138

Commonplace book includes receipts, observations, inventions, notes and illustrations. Also includes notes on printing, fireworks, and other subjects, as well as copied letters written to John Penwarne from various correspondents, including Sir Humphrey Davy.

1 v. (.16 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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Houghton Library

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Penwarne, John, 1758-

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Penwarne was a Cornish poet. From the description of Commonplace book : manuscript, 1811-1869. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612759138 From the guide to the Commonplace book, 1811-1869., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...

Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829

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English physician and natural philosopher. From the description of Papers, 1817-1829. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35007362 Epithet: natural philosopher British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000497.0x00030a English chemist. From the description of Letter, 1810 May 22, to John MacMurray. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122644626 From the description of Autograph lette...