Notes of lectures on Physics, probably given by Jean Henri Hassenfratz

Notes of lectures on Physics, probably given by Jean Henri Hassenfratz [1755-1827] at the École Polytechnique in Paris. Written for Clermont-Tonnerre by an anonymous Secretary, but with a few holograph corrections, etc. There are 11 numbered parts ('cahiers') headed 'Physique', which are dated from '15 Frimaire, An 9' to '15 Thermidor' [6 December 1800 to 3 August, 1801]. There is also an unnumbered and undated section headed 'Physique de la chaleur': this is entirely by the hand of Clermont-Tonnerre, as also is Section II of the 'Physique'. Produced in Paris.

1800-1801

1 volume 12 parts. 4to. 22 x 171/2 cm. Unbound.

Purchased 1934.

Hassenfratz was 'Professeur de Physique' during this period.

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).