| 1 | Author: | Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Meteorological observations, 1784-1805 | ||
| Dates: | 1784-1805 | ||
| Abstract: | This collection contains two volumes of David Rittenhouse's daily diaries. The first volume contains meteorological data for 1792. The second volume is more content rich and covers the period in 1785 during which he traveled west to determine the boundaries of Pennsylvania. These records include observations on the environment, daily expenses, and other travel-related recordings. There are also various sketches, calculations, and other notes in these volumes. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.B.R51d | ||
| Extent: | 2 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | Natural history | Pennsylvania History | Science and technology | Travel | ||
| Genre: | Meteorological Data | Scientific Data | Travel Narratives and Journals | ||
| Subjects: | Meteorology -- Observations -- Pennsylvania. |
