Meteorological Observations and Essays

Edité par Manchester: Harrison and Crosfield for Baldwin and Cradock, 1834

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PIONEERING BOOK ON THE ATOMIC THEORY OF CHEMISTRY. Second edition of the author's first book. It includes his observations on evaporation, including his novel theory that diffusion of water vapor in the atmosphere was not a chemical process. The appendix contains what is now known as "Dalton's Law" of partial pressures: that in a mixture of gases, every gas acts as an independent entity. In chemistry Dalton was the founder of "The Atomic Theory" (A New System of Chemical Philosophy 1808-27) and with his "Meteorological Observations" and supplementary lectures he laid the foundation of modern meteorology, establishing the cause of air's homogeneity and formulating the law of partial pressures. In the attempt to give solid experimental bases for his studies, Dalton laid the foundation of future atomic theory, beginning an experimental inquiry into proportions of different gases in the atmosphere. (PMM p.157). In 1793, following an invitation from Dr Thomas Barnes, Principal of the New College Manchester (now moved to Oxford University as Harris Manchester College), Dalton took up the position of which he held until 1800. It was during his time there that he produced some of his most important meteorological work. After leaving the college Dalton continued to live simply in Manchester, spending his time teaching and researching on subjects within and far beyond natural philosophy. He presented papers to, and played an increasingly important role in, the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, with an extended period as its President. Public acclaim led to lecture tours around the UK and abroad and to the award of many honours, including an FRS, various degrees and eventually a Government pension. On his death the Manchester Corporation mounted a vast funeral with a mile-long procession attended by 40 000 mourners. As a person Dalton lived modestly and never lost his rustic accent and his simple Quaker approach to life. In addition to Quaker activities on Sundays, he allowed himself just one afternoon of relaxation each week to play bowls. He never married, his main excuse being 'I never had the time'. He never really adapted to the social expectations of international fame and continued with basic tutoring throughout his life. The rigid pattern of his life and his meticulous approach to measurement and research made him an ideal meteorological observer. Internally VG- with some spotting. Neville I p 322: verbatim reprint of first edition of 1793. At the end (pp 197-244 a long Appendix to the Second Edition. BOOK DETAILS AND CONDITION: Tall 8vo, orig. brown boards, spine reinforced internally with heavy white tape due to prior separation; original paper spine label: Endpapers, xx, 244 pp, 2 lvs (listing of Dalton's books). References: Norman 574. Neville I, 321-22.…

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Titre
Meteorological Observations and Essays
Auteur
Dalton, John
Éditeur
Manchester: Harrison and Crosfield for Baldwin and Cradock
Année de publication
1834
État de l'article
Good
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No Jacket
Reliure
Hardcover
Édition
2nd Edition.
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Chemistry, Classics of Science, Meteorology

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