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Notes, mainly on geometry, by James Moor, Professor of Greek at Glasgow University.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.23.5.1

Scope and Contents

Moor`s interest in mathematics predated his classical studies and lasted throughout his life. The present volume contains geometrical theorems and calculations, some avowedly copied from elsewhere, many apparently original.

The non-mathematical contents (apart from several invitations to funerals, written over by Moor) are: notes on manuscripts of the Greek mathematical writers (excerpted from ‘Bibliotheca bibliothecarum manuscriptorum nova’ by B de Montfaucon) (folios 1-6); a copy of ‘Comus’ by John Milton, verses 331-469 (folios 7-11); draft of the preface to the Foulis edition of ‘The Odyssey’ (folio 44 verso); a comparison of French and English weights (folio 49); a list of the Greek class at Glasgow, circa 1757 (folio 98); and notes on Greek verbs by John Tilloch, 1765 (folios 114-115).

Dates

  • Creation: Mid 18th century.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (iv + 115 folios. Folio and under.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
11 05 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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