James Watt's Laboratory Experiment Book

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Date:1765 - 1814 (c.)

Description:James Watt's laboratory experiment book in it's entirety, page by page. It records, in Watt's own words and handwriting, his calculations, results and observations. It includes the description of his famous tea kettle experiment on latent heat.

The James Watt Papers are part of the Archives of Soho, held at Birmingham City Archives [Ref. MS3219]

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James Watt's Laboratory Experiment Book

James Watt's laboratory experiment book in it's entirety, page by page. It records, in Watt's own words ...

Page 1 of James Watt's Laboratory Notebook

First page of James Watt's laboratory notebook, describing his experiments on copal varnish. A transcript ...

Page 2 of James Watt's Laboratory Notebook

Second page of James Watt's laboratory notebook, describing his experiments on copal varnish. A transcript ...

Page 3 of James Watt's Laboratory Notebook

Third page of James Watt's laboratory notebook, describing his experiments on copal varnish. A transcript ...

Page 4 of James Watt's Laboratory Notebook

Fourth page of James Watt's laboratory notebook, describing his experiments on copal varnish. A transcript ...

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Watt, James Manuscripts & Early Printed Books Innovations & Inventions Handsworth Experimentation 1766 - 1800 (Mid-Georgian period & the Industrial Revolution

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Creators: James Watt - Creator

Image courtesy of: Birmingham City Archives

Donor ref:MS3219 (43/4927)

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