Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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Page 35
... that given in Dr Hutton's Course of Mathematics , to which he had objected .
This apparently trifling event gave an increased stimulus to his exertions , and
may perhaps be considered the foundation - stone of his future scientific fame .
... that given in Dr Hutton's Course of Mathematics , to which he had objected .
This apparently trifling event gave an increased stimulus to his exertions , and
may perhaps be considered the foundation - stone of his future scientific fame .
Page 95
For a long time , ” says Colonel Portlock , “ Lieutenant Drummond was
considered to be the inventor of the compensation bars . ” * And this early repute
seemed to be confirmed by Sir John Herschel in his “ Familiar Lectures on
Scientific ...
For a long time , ” says Colonel Portlock , “ Lieutenant Drummond was
considered to be the inventor of the compensation bars . ” * And this early repute
seemed to be confirmed by Sir John Herschel in his “ Familiar Lectures on
Scientific ...
Page 103
Colby having himself used the previously existing English apparatus , and being
familiar with the various instruments which had been used in the measurement of
bases elsewhere , considered a new apparatus necessary . He resolved to ...
Colby having himself used the previously existing English apparatus , and being
familiar with the various instruments which had been used in the measurement of
bases elsewhere , considered a new apparatus necessary . He resolved to ...
Page 107
It was therefore considered indispensable that this portion should be measured
twice . On the first occasion * It appears from the official account that this visit was
paid on the 13th September 1827 , a few days after the measurement ...
It was therefore considered indispensable that this portion should be measured
twice . On the first occasion * It appears from the official account that this visit was
paid on the 13th September 1827 , a few days after the measurement ...
Page 127
This abstraction of Mr Drummond's attention , " says General Larcom , “ at the
moment when he was nearest to success , must , so far as the light is concerned ,
be considered matter of regret : with its projector it has dropped ; but if it be ...
This abstraction of Mr Drummond's attention , " says General Larcom , “ at the
moment when he was nearest to success , must , so far as the light is concerned ,
be considered matter of regret : with its projector it has dropped ; but if it be ...
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| Title | Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
| Author | John Ferguson McLennan |
| Publisher | Edmonston and Douglas, 1867 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 23 Jul 2010 |
| Length | 475 pages |
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