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Pocketbook 37 of James Burnett, Lord Monboddo containing various notes., [1799, or before.]

 Item
Identifier: MS.24580

Scope and Contents

The pocketbook contains a paper titled, 'Of the beginning and progress of philosophy in Greece', undated (folio 1); a paper on motion (folio 12); draft of part of ‘Antient Metaphysics’ vi (folio 20 verso); 'of Sir Isaac Newton's doctrine of motion' (folio 58); notes on the 'Golden verses' of Hierocles (folio 62); notes from Lord Monboddo's own manuscripts (folio 93).

Dates

  • Creation: [1799, or before.]

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

99 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

99 folios.

Bibliography

Monboddo, James Burnett, Lord. ‘Antient Metaphysics’, volume vi, (Edinburgh, 1799).

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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