02740cam a22004093u 4500 49791 UtSlPG 20260610134138.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AC Q QH Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742 Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1 : Containing a collection of some of the principal phaenomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-27 Produced by Deaurider, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 1" by Edmond Halley et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This volume consists of a collection of discourses and discoveries presented to the Royal Society, focusing on various phenomena in nature, mathematical inquiries, and influences on human health. This compilation aims to distill significant findings from the journals of the Royal Society, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a broader audience. The beginning of "Miscellanea Curiosa" introduces the intent of the compilation as a means to organize and summarize key philosophical and mathematical discoveries that contribute to the advancement of science and the betterment of life. Halley emphasizes the importance of prior scrutiny by the learned community on these theories to ensure their credibility. He sets the stage for the volume's contents, which include discussions on atmospheric vapors, theories of tides, variations in magnetic compasses, and numerous other scientific inquiries, all crucial for understanding natural phenomena and improving navigational practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 Science -- Early works to 1800 Fontenelle, M. de (Bernard Le Bovier), 1657-1757 Garden, George, 1649-1733 Havers, Clopton, -1702 Mead, Richard, 1673-1754 Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 Royal Society (Great Britain) Wallis, John, 1616-1703 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49791 90629 90629