These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on lightning and electricity. Dinwiddie mentions Benjamin Franklin, historical dates for important experiments, circuits, conductors and other phenomena including water spouts and earthquakes.
This introductory lecture written by James Dinwiddie discusses natural philosophy. Dinwiddie draws on past philosophers including Rene Descartes, Plato, and John Locke to describe Nature and man's relationship with her.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on constrained motion. Dinwiddie begins the notes with definitions of constrained motion; he continues by discussing centrifugal motion. He later discusses motion with respect to time and space; in this section he includes a series of propositions.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on thermometers, acids, salts, alkalis, and other topics included in the course.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation in understanding nature.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the notes.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.
This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known astronomers and their publications including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Socrates, Nicolas Copernicus, Otto Guernicke, Galileo, Ptolemy, and Edmond Halley.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including light, motion, matter, hydraulics, and hydrostatics as well as a treatise on Nature from the points of view of philosophy, art, and theology.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.
In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.
This is volume 1 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 243. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1779-80 while he was in Belfast, Newry, Drogheda, Dublin, and Cork, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 2 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 244 to 427. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1780 while he was in Cork, Kilkenny, and Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 3 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 428 to 613. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1782 while he was in Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 4 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 614 to 727. Composed by James Dinwiddie in May, 1784 while he was in Waterford, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 5 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 728 to 794. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1786, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 6 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 795 to 1000. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1787 while he was in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal .
This is volume 9 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1287 to 1721. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1788 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 12 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1973 to 2081. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1791 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 13 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2082 to 2172. Composed by James Dinwiddie ca. 1792, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 14 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2173 to 2232. Composed by James Dinwiddie in February, 1792 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 15 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2270 to 2251. Composed by James Dinwiddie in July, 1792 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 16 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2252 to 2360. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1792-93 while in Rio de Janiero en route to China, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 17 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2361 to 2455. Composed by James Dinwiddie between June and October, 1793 while in China, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 18 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2457 to 2508. Composed by James Dinwiddie between March, 1794, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 3 of the new series (or volume 21 of the old series) of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 171 to 471. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1797 while in Calcutta, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 10 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1722 to 1895. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1789 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 11 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1896 to 1972. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1790 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is volume 3 of the new series (and volume 22 of the old series) of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 472 to 590. Composed by James Dinwiddie in March, 1805 while in Calcutta, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
This is the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints on Fermentation"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 142. Composed by James Dinwiddie in January, 1790 while in London, the journal covers hints related to fermentation. This file consists of one journal.
This is the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints on Music"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 65. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1792 while in London, the journal covers hints related to music. This file consists of one journal.
This journal, dated 1793-1794, contains Dinwiddie's observations about Chinese culture and also includes his notes regarding experiments he conducted with longitude by Chronometer. This file consists of one journal.
In this scientific journal written in December, 1801 in Calcutta, James Dinwiddie records his observations and experiments in galvanism and other electrical phenomena. This file consists of one journal.
In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on forgiveness and the nature of man as well as traitors and political freedoms. This file consists of one journal.
In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on the British government and various historical monarchs. He also includes notes on justice and pride. This file consists of one journal.
This two part journal written by James Dinwiddie examines the history or theory of mind and spirit. The first part discusses the history of man while the second looks at what man can learn from Nature. This file consists of one journal.
In this scientific journal written begun April 1, 1776, James Dinwiddie discusses magnetism and electricity. He includes several diagrams related to magnets and magnetic fields and queries at the end of the section. This file consists of one journal.
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