Observations At Shetland Islands On Figure Of The Earth
The Dublin Journal recalls M Biot the French astronomer and Colonel Mudge visiting Britain to link meridian data from Great Britain with France as part of determining Earth's figure. Biot conducted long pendulum and altitude observations on Shetland, gathering hundreds of measurements over months, aided by locals, amid harsh storms, noting stark island life and calm social order away from Europe’s turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MN. Wiotr
Bhetland Islands
Dublin Journal
M. Bist
Shet-land Ivies
Royal Society, &c
Paris
Great Britain
Shetland Islands
Aberdeen
Orkneys
Palla
Shethind
Norway
Spain
Count Valenta
Scipio
Lagunium
Albush
Edmonstone
Shetland
M. Dugeril
M. Biot
Lerwick
Gatalliste
Unat
Hance
Mudge
Sone
Rala
Europe
Adram
Bern
Europa
Ike
Palg
Ile
Prateaiog Bay
Wandering Napoleonic letter from Saint Helena 1816 exile
Excerpted diary style letter from Saint Helena June 1816 describes daily rides, exotic flora, and Napoleon's impulsive schemes including a dream of being sovereign, plans for a Ball, and observations on climate and health. The writer notes plants, animals, and views around the governor’s garden, plus musings on weather and resilience under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madtne Bertrand
St. Helena
Cape of Nod
Sand Bay
Napoleon
Ialand
Spain
Persia
Europe
Cetore
Duca
Caroline
St. Helens
Be Helena
Helene
Hood Bay
The Use of Salt in Agriculture and Gardens
A detailed outline of salt as an agricultural aid, with proposed experiments on autumn sowing, grain and root crops, waste land improvement, and stock feeding. It includes methods, expected outcomes, and comparisons to non salted plots, plus notes on garden use and historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simester
Board of Agriculture
Patna
Cheshire
Wenvar
Weaver Ukewba
Horticultural Societies
London
Edinburgh
Rhone, Are Improved By the Sapie Application, (7) Mr. Hollingshead
Netherlands
Beck
Chorley
Lancashire
N. B
A. Bracebridge
Walton On Thames
Holmes Chapel
Balt Works
Kingtons
William Horne
Lirsrpaal
Anne
John Mayaball
London Medical and Physical Journal
Oran
Arles
France
Horne
Royal Academy of Sciences
Pari
Holland
Cornwall
Ibis
Lan Galt
Sir Thomas Bernard
Thomas Bernard
Annala of Agriculture
Academy of Sciences
Val
Hollingshead
Scottend
Deaths of Sir John Otdmizon and British Nobility Reflected
A late 19th century notice outlines the death of Sir John Otdmizon once famed in society, now retired and forgotten after pecuniary difficulties. It notes his children split between United States citizens and English naval officers, and mentions Lord Moncastar inheriting an isle and estates in 1813 via Lowther Augustus John Penilogian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drurylane Theatre
Drury-lane
Blttston
Olympic Theatre
Coventganten Theatre
Terry
Denver
Covent.gamen
Everton
Kadly
Covent
F. Kelly
Hai
Covent-garden
Kelly
Southampton
Stephen Kemble
Draryluna
Alderman Combe
Doctors’ Commons
County of Wits
Naid
Wellesley Long Pole
Anson
Lord Anson
Great
Yarnouth
United States of America
John Otdmizon
England
United States
Greavenor-place
London
Lord Moncastar
Lowther Augustus John Penilogian
Wlivr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tomy
Zenie
Allence
Leonfess
Loudun
Napoleon Sometimss
Dom
Mme Cray
Elba
Mont
Sam
Berlin
Milan
Jacob
University of Dublin
Mewr
Horrella
Seewnd Bick
Exeter
William Middlewick
Nicholas Eustace
William Finnemore
Middlewick
Eustace
Giles Tozer
G. Townes
John Rouse
Toxer
Findemore
Risewell
Ronse
Muldlewick
Pincemore
Finnemore
Dublin
Pacraustoss
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