The Quarterly Journal - Science, Literature and the Arts, Volume XI
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2021-04-13T17:31:52Z
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2021-04-13T17:31:52Z
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The quarterly journal by the Royal Institution of Great Britain describes the Science, arts, and literature of London.
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John Murray Albemarle-Street, London
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Digital Library of India
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Quarterly Journal
Science-Periodical
Scientific Book
Natural History
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Rare Book
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Digital Library of India
ocr summary
This volume of The Quarterly Journal of Science, Literature and the Arts (Vol. XI, 1823) offers a rich cross-disciplinary collection of essays and reports reflecting the intellectual currents of early 19th-century Britain. It includes contributions on geology, astronomy, chemistry, physiology, literature, and technological innovations. Noteworthy entries include a geological map and description of Barbados, studies on mammoth remains, solar eclipses, animal physiology, and mineralogical tools. The journal also features translations of historic chemical texts and contemporary reviews of scientific books and instruments. In addition, it compiles astronomical methods for calculating planetary motion and discusses errors in existing planetary tables. The volume highlights practical inventions like diving machines and electrometers and records significant proceedings from the Royal Society. The Miscellaneous Intelligence section contains updates on agriculture, meteorology, mineralogy, and even Parisian food consumption statistics. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, aimed at a learned but non-specialist audience. The journal emphasizes empirical observation, methodical experimentation, and international collaboration in the advancement of science and knowledge. As a window into the scientific and cultural dialogues of its time, it reflects the vibrant spirit of inquiry and the Enlightenment belief in progress through reason and discovery.
