Papers, Literary, Scientific, Etc. 2 Volume Set

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-108-06805-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Medienkombination, Englisch, 856 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 1080 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology

An electrical engineer, university teacher and wide-ranging writer, Fleeming Jenkin (1833–85) filed thirty-five British patents in the course of his career. Edited by Sidney Colvin (1845–1927) and J. A. Ewing (1855–1935) and first published in 1887, this two-volume work brings together a selection of Jenkin's varied and engaging papers. The collection ranges from notes on his voyages as a marine telegraph engineer, to a critical review of Darwin's On the Origin of Species, essays on literature, and thoughts on technical education. A memoir written by Robert Louis Stevenson, his former student, provides biographical context and attests to Jenkin's many interests and talents across the arts and sciences. Volume 1 begins with Stevenson's memoir, contains pieces on literature and drama, and includes the review of Darwin. Volume 2 contains papers on political economy, scientific education and applied science. Abstracts of his scientific papers, along with a list of his patents, form an appendix.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jenkin, Fleeming

Colvin, Sidney

Ewing, J. A.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Volume 1: Part I. Memoir by Robert Louis Stevenson: 1. The Jenkins of Stowting; 2. Birth and childhood; 3. Return to England; 4. Fleeming's marriage; 5. Notes of telegraph voyages; 6. Edinburgh; 7. Mrs Jenkin's illness; Appendix; Part II. Papers by Fleeming Jenkin: 1. Literature and drama; 2. Speculative science. Volume 2: Part II. Papers by Fleeming Jenkin (cont.): 3. Political economy; 4. Scientific and technical education; 5. Applied science; Abstracts of scientific papers; List of patents.