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 71
... employing the sun's reflection as a point of observation being established by the result of these experiments , the problem to which Drummond addressed himself was to invent an instrument , simple in THE DRUMMOND LIGHT AND HELIOSTAT . 71.
... employing the sun's reflection as a point of observation being established by the result of these experiments , the problem to which Drummond addressed himself was to invent an instrument , simple in THE DRUMMOND LIGHT AND HELIOSTAT . 71.
Page 104
... established . Previous to the con- struction of the bars , Drummond had entertained the idea of using bands of talc for the purpose , and had made some ex- periments , which you may remember , at Furnival's Inn ; and subsequently , on ...
... established . Previous to the con- struction of the bars , Drummond had entertained the idea of using bands of talc for the purpose , and had made some ex- periments , which you may remember , at Furnival's Inn ; and subsequently , on ...
Page 115
... for the Management of the Lighthouses , and they fairly established the superiority , at least in brilliancy , of the Drummond Light over all others . The original light apparatus had been designed for the Survey H 2 DRUMMOND'S HEALTH .
... for the Management of the Lighthouses , and they fairly established the superiority , at least in brilliancy , of the Drummond Light over all others . The original light apparatus had been designed for the Survey H 2 DRUMMOND'S HEALTH .
Page 125
... established , the only point for farther inquiry was the expense of its production . The result of Mr Drum- mond's inquiries on this point are set forth in his paper , and are unfavourable to his light . " It may , however , in this ...
... established , the only point for farther inquiry was the expense of its production . The result of Mr Drum- mond's inquiries on this point are set forth in his paper , and are unfavourable to his light . " It may , however , in this ...
Page 134
... her own ladies of honour . They in return kiss her hand . She then disappears . The King follows , and then the devil take the hindmost . " By this time Drummond and his friend Robe had established 134 MEMOIR OF THOMAS DRUMMOND .
... her own ladies of honour . They in return kiss her hand . She then disappears . The King follows , and then the devil take the hindmost . " By this time Drummond and his friend Robe had established 134 MEMOIR OF THOMAS DRUMMOND .
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