The first volume contains mathematical problems, which appear to be college exercises (1814); the second volume is an essay on the projection of the sphere and spherical trigonometry, including an appendix on astronomy (1812); and the third volume is a lecture on natural philosophy, apparently prepared for delivery [n.d.].
Joseph Roberts, Jr., a schoolmaster, was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1829.
Provenance
Presented by John B. Roberts and accessioned, 1913.
General physical description
3 volumes, ca. 206 p.
Early American History Note
This collection includes scientific educational material and data from nineteenth century scientist Joseph Roberts. The volumes contain problems, lectures, and notes.
Genre(s)
- Educational Material
- Essays.
- Lectures.
- Manuscript Essays
- Notebooks
- Scientific Data
Subject(s)
- Astronomy.
- Education
- Mathematics -- Problems, exercises, etc.
- Physics.
- Science and Technology
- Spherical trigonometry.
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