41. Add MS 27966
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 27966
- Title:
- PAPERS of William Arderon, F.R.S., of Norwich; consisting of drafts of letters, dated from Nov. 1745 to May, 1760, and notes and collections relating chiefly to natural history, and philosophy. Among the subjects treated of are:-A new hygrometer, f. 11;-water-snails, the polypus, dragon-fly, animalcules, etc., ff. 172-212;-belemnites, chalk, sands, etc., ff. 213-220;-Norwich cries, inn-signs, local words, trades, etc., ff. 228-253;-the atmosphere and fire, f. 257;-arts, trades, etc., f. 275;...
- Scope & Content:
- William Arderon, of Norwich: Letters and papers on Natural History and Philosophy: 1745-1760. includes: f. 228 Manners and Customs: Norwich cries, etc.: 1745-1760. ff. 228-253 Philology: Words peculiar to Norwich: 1745-1760. ff. 228-253 Norwich: Cries, inn-signs, trades, etc., by W. Arderon: 1...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1745-1760
- Extent:
- 1 item