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Faraday0335

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
2 October 1827
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel11217

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 July [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.106
Summary:

Is engaged in preparing a new popular cyclopaedia, and would be pleased if JH would contribute an article on Light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11218

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 July [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.108
Summary:

Sees no objection to JH publishing a larger work on Light later if desired. Gives the names of some of the contributors to the Cyclopaedia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11220

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30 December [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.110
Summary:

Encloses a new prospectus of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Intends to write physical astronomy himself. William Whewell cannot write Sound. Has a stock in hand for three years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11222

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.112
Summary:

Regrets to hear of JH's difficulties. Will consult the proprietors and let him know the answer later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11223

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 February [1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.113
Summary:

Has met the proprietors of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Would JH be agreeable to write an article on Astronomy or Optics, instead of Light? Will approach David Brewster regarding Light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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