ABSTRACT:
In English and Latin. "The manuscripts and papers include commonplace books, working notes, and drafts of his mathematical discoveries, his work in optics and dynamics, and his chemical experiments (including alchemy); shipbuilding blueprints; educational projects; ecclesiastical calendars; historical theology; interpretations of mythology; world geography; economic treatises; records of the Royal Mint; chronological and historical studies of ancient kingdoms; commentaries on Daniel and the Apocalypse; and medical treatises and potions"--Guide, intro. Accompanied by printed guide entitled: Sir Isaac Newton : a catalogue of manuscripts and papers; guide is also filmed at the beginning of reel 1. A catalogue of the Portsmouth collection of books and papers written by or belonging to Sir Isaac Newton (1888), and Sotheby's Catalogue of the Newton papers sold by order of the Viscount Lymington (1936) are also filmed on reel 1.
