Where can I read Essay on the Figure of the Earth ?

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The discussion centers around locating a specific historical essay titled "Essay on the Figure of the Earth," purportedly written by Lord Kelvin at the age of 15. Participants are exploring avenues for accessing this work, including physical locations and potential online resources.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about where to read the essay, noting its historical significance and the difficulty in finding it.
  • Another participant suggests that the essay is part of the Kelvin collection at Glasgow University and provides a link for further information.
  • There is a mention of a desire for a reprint of the essay rather than accessing it physically.
  • A later reply emphasizes the importance of the reference provided and encourages the original poster to reach out to the university for possible access to copies.
  • Another participant expresses a similar interest in reading the essay, indicating a shared desire for access among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding an online copy of the essay, and there is a shared interest in accessing it. However, there is no consensus on the availability of a reprint or digital version.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the issue of whether an online version exists, and there are limitations regarding access to physical copies and the specifics of the Kelvin collection.

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Where can I read "Essay on the Figure of the Earth"?

Apparently Lord Kelvin wrote a supposedly very original essay at the age of 15 (and won a gold medal for it from some university) titled "Essay on the Figure of the Earth". However, I can't seem to find it anywhere. How do I go about finding it? (even tried my university's electronic database for publications)
 
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Jeeze louise. I was thinking more of a reprint :p
 
in case you do go to glasgow, here's a page from glasgowguide.co.uk to help you to understand the language and the culture :biggrin:
 


So, there is no online copy? I would also like to read it
 

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