Index for Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 3 by Royal Society
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"Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 3" by the Royal Society is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This volume compiles a collection of curious travels, voyages, and natural histories, particularly highlighting observations submitted to the Royal Society. It promises to engage readers interested in exploration, geography, and early scientific inquiry into various regions, especially those exploring the intersection of Europe and the Eastern world. The opening of this volume begins with an advertisement for newly published globes featuring recent discoveries in geography and astronomy, indicating the publication's emphasis on factual representation and scientific pursuits. Following this, it presents an account of a voyage in 1668 from England to Constantinople, narrated by Thomas Smith, detailing the maritime journey and the experiences of the ship’s crew as they navigate through various challenges, including harsh weather and encounters with local geography. The text emphasizes observations on tides, weather, and the sights seen along the way, setting a detailed and factual tone that characterizes the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Project Gutenberg eBook ofMiscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 3 THECONTENTS. A Journal of a Voyage fromEnglandtoConstantinople, made in
the Year, 1668. byT. Smith,
D. D. and F. R. S. Historical Observations relating toConstantinople. By the Reverend
and LearnedTho. Smith,
D. D. Fellow ofMagd. Coll.
Oxon.and of theRoyal Society. An account of the City ofPrusainBythynia, and a continuation of
the Historical Observations relating
toConstantinople, by the
Reverend and learnedThomas
SmithD. D. fellow ofMagd.
Coll. Oxon.and of theRoyal
Society. A Relation of a Voyage fromAleppotoPalmyrainSyria;
sent by the Reverend Mr.William
Hallifaxto Dr.Edward
Bernard(late)SavilianProfessor
of Astronomy inOxford,
and by him communicated to
Dr.Thomas Smith. Reg. Soc. S. FOOTNOTES: An Extract of the Journals of two
several Voyages of theEnglish
Merchantsof the Factory ofAleppo, toTadmor, anciently
call'dPalmyra. Some Account of the Ancient State
of the City ofPalmyra, with
short Remarks upon the Inscriptions
found there. ByE. Halley. A Voyage of the Emperour ofChinainto the EasternTartary,
Anno. 1682. The Distances of the Places, thro'
which we passed in the EasternTartary. A Voyage of the Emperor ofChina,
into the WesternTartary, in the
Year, 1683. An Explanation, necessary to justify
theGeographysupposed in
these Letters. Some Observations and Conjectures
concerning theChineseCharacters. Made byR. H.R. S. S. A Letter fromF. A.Esq; R.
S. S. to the Publisher, with
a Paper of Mr.S. Flowers, containing
the Exact Draughts of
several unknown Characters, taken
from the Ruins atPersepolis. A Letter from MonsieurN. Witsento Dr.Martin Lister, with
two Draughts of the FamousPersepolis. A Description of the Diamond-mines,
as it was presented by the
Right Honourable the Earl
Marshal ofEngland, to theR.
Society. A Letter from theEast Indies,
of Mr.John Marshalto Dr.Coga, giving an Account of
the Religion, Rites, Notions,
Customs, Manners of the Heathen
Priests commonly calledBramines. Communicated by
the Reverend Mr.Abraham de
la Pryme. Part of two Letters to the Publisher
from Mr.James Cunningham,
F.R.S. and Physician to
theEnglishatChusaninChina,
giving an account of his Voyage
thither, of the Island ofChusan,
of the several sorts of Tea,
of the Fishing, Agriculture of
theChinese,&c.with several
Observations not hitherto taken
notice of. A Letter from Mr.John ClaytonRector ofCroftonatWakefieldinYorkshire, to the Royal
Society,May 12. 1688.giving
an Account of several Observables
inVirginia, and in
his Voyage thither, more particularly
concerning the Air. Mr.Clayton's second Letter, containing
his farther Observations
onVirginia. A Continuation of Mr.John Clayton's
Account ofVirginia. Mr.John Clayton, Rector ofCroftonatWakefield, his Letter
to theRoyal Society, giving
a farther Account of the Soil,
and other Observables ofVirginia. A Continuation of Mr.Clayton's
Account ofVirginia. Part of Two Letters from Mr.J.
Hillier, datedCape Corse,Jan.
3. 1687/8.andApr. 25. 1688.Wrote to the Reverend Dr.Bathurst,
President ofTrinity
Colledge, Oxon; giving an
Account of the Customs of the
Inhabitants, the Air,&c.of
that Place, together with an Account
of the Weather there fromNov. 24. 1686.to the same
Day 1687. An Account of theMoorishWay
of Dressing their Meat (with
other Remarks) inWest-Barbary,
from CapeSpartelto Capede Geer.By Mr.Jezreel Jones. A Letter from Mr.John Monroto the Publisher, concerning the
Catacombs ofRomeandNaples. An accurate Description of theLake
of Geneva, not long since made
by a Person that had visited it
divers times in the pleasantest
season of the Year; and communicated
to the Publisher by
one of his Parisian Correspondents:
English'd as followeth. Part of a Journal kept fromScotlandtoNew CaledoniainDarien,
with a short Account of
that Country. Communicated by
Dr.Wallace, F. R. S. A DISCOURSE tending to
prove at whatTimeandPlace,Julius Cesarmade his first Descent
uponBritain: Read before
theRoyal SocietybyE.
Halley. Books Printed for, and Sold byJeffery
Wale, at theAngel, in St.Paul's
Church-Yard. Books and Maps Sold byJohn Senex, next
theFleece-Tavern inCornhil. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE Chapter 34
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