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17 results for "philosophical"
The Art of Making Leyden Jars and Batteries according to Benjamin Franklin
Journal Article
The Leyden jar was arguably the most important instrument for electrical experiments in the second half of the 18th century, and Benjamin Franklin’s fame as a natural philosopher was based largely on his explanation of how it worked. In two remarkable...
A Renaissance 'Pocket Watch'
Magazine Article
Armillary Sphere
Book Chapter
Armillary Sphere
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Benjamin Franklin: A How-To Guide, Catalog of the Exhibition
Journal Article
Conquest and Contemplation: Astronomy in New England
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Benjamin Franklin and a Tale of Two Electrical Machines
Journal Article
The Life of Joseph Pope and That of His Orrery
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