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Book Edition: The construction of timber, from its early growth; explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the Parts of Trees; their Vessels; and their Encrease by Growth: And on the different Disposition of those Parts in various Kinds; and the Particularities in their Vessels. With Figures Of Their various Appearances; of the Instrument for cutting them; and of the Microscope thro’ which they were viewed.

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The construction of timber, from its early growth; explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the Parts of Trees; their Vessels; and their Encrease by Growth: And on the different Disposition of those Parts in various Kinds; and the Particularities in their Vessels. With Figures Of Their various Appearances; of the Instrument for cutting them; and of the Microscope thro’ which they were viewed.

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Record ID 137796

Library: Edinburgh University Library. Register: EUA IN1/ADS/LIB/3/Da.2.10 (1773-1775, Type: Student). Page: 228

Hill on Timber folio

Borrowed: 1774/6/8 (Wednesday). Loan period: Fortnight. Deposit: 2 Guineas.


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Robert Hoashon Cay
Gender: Male.
Historical Alumni Database: https://collections.ed.ac.uk/alumni/record/81054. Class: Medicine. Academic dates: 1773-1776.
Occupation (normalised): Education > University Student.


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John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775)
Genre: Natural Philosophy
The construction of timber, from its early growth; explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds [Hill]
Possible modern shelfmark: Special Collections DD.8.29.

Borrowed: 1774/6/8 (Wednesday).

Borrower: Robert Hoashon Cay

Author: John Hill (Male, born c.1714, died 1775), Genre: Natural Philosophy

Construction of Timber