| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 478/26 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: notes and papers on Mineralogy and Coals: Extracts from publications |
| Date | 1753 - 1770 |
| Extent | 1 item (2 ff) |
| Creator Name | David Skene (1731 - 1770), M.D., of Aberdeen |
| Description | Extracts from publications including:
'The impregnation of fish' and 'Ambergrease' (Gleditsch, 'Exposition ... d'une fecundation artificialle des truites et des saumons'. Francheville, 'Disseration sur l'origine de l'ambre gris' in Memoires de l'Academie Royale des Sciences... a Berlin, 1764)
'Little Men', 'Elevations of the Earth's Surface in Siberia' and 'Thunder and electricity' ' ('Extracts from M. L' Abbe Chappe d'Anteroche's Journey to Siberia' in 'Ann. Reg.', 1764)
'Heat at Paris" and 'Derivation of sensations by sight' (Histoire de l'Academie des Sciences, 1765)
'Marine lucid insect' (Reville, Observations on a luminous appearance of the sea ...', in Gentleman's Magazine, 1768 |
| Appraisal | This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures. |
| Accruals | None expected. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |
| Physical Description | No physical conditions affecting use of collection. |