Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, and the Arts, 1806, Vol. 15
Of the Engravings the Subjects are, 1. The Furna-r' ces and Apparatus at present used for refining Lead. By John Sadler. 2. An Odometer, for measuring the Distance run by a Carriage. By'r. L. Edgworth, Esq. 3. 4. Figures to illustrate the Propagation of Electri city. By Dr. Oersted. 5. Diagram for describing the Wheels and Pallets of Graham's Escapement for Clocks. By Mr. Bennett. 6. An Escapement of Thiout. 7. Machine for facilitating the Work of Shoemakers. 8. An improved Crane. By Mr. Gilbert. 9. Method pf using the common Chain in Pullies to greater Ad vantage than Ropes. 10. A Drawing; representing the Structure and explaining the Motion of Fishes. By A. Carlisle, Esq.. F. R. S. L 1. Diagrams to exhibit the'proper Motion of the Sun. By W. Herschel], LL. D. F.r.s. 13. A new portable Blow-pipe. 'by W. H._wollaston, M. D. Sec. Rs. 14. Plan of Six Acres of Water Meadow, as improved by Mr; William' Smith. 15. Improvement in. The Striking Part bf Clocks. By Mr. Ward. 16. A Machine for cutting the Edges of Books. By Mr. Hawkins. 17. Machine for the transfer of Boats through the Locks of Canals with the least possible consumption of Water.
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