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La Borde, Jean Baptiste de, 1730-1777.
Le clavessin electrique; avec une nouvelle théorie du méchanisme et des phénomènes de l'électricité, par R.P. Delaborde. Paris, Chez H.L. Guerin & L.F. Delatour, 1761.
xii, 164 p. 2 fold. plates. 17 cm.
Provenance: Catalogo inscriptua (bookplate); Domus Acreolana Societatis Jesu IHS (ink stamp); Collegium Angienae Societatis Jesu IHS (ink stamp)
In Ronalds, Gartrell 298.
Lacépède, Bernard Germain Étienne de La Ville sur Illon, comte de, 1756-1825.
Essai sur l'électricité naturelle et artificielle; par le Comte de La Cépède. Paris, De l'impr. de Monsieur, 1781.
2 v. 19.5 cm.
Provenance: Ex Libris Dr. Th. Renz
In Ronalds, Wheeler 501, Gartrell 299.
[La Follie, Louis Guillaume de] 1733?-1780.
Le philosophe sans prétention, ou l'homme rare. Ouvrage physique, chymique, politique et moral, dédié aux savans. Par D.L.F. Paris, chez Clousier, 1775.
349, [1] p. 1 engr. plate. 20.2 cm.
[La Mettrie, Julien Offray de] 1709-1751.
Ouvrage de Penelope; ou Machiavel en medecine, par Aletheius Demetrius [pseud.] Berlin, 1748-50.
3 v. 16.3 cm.
Provenance: Medical Society, County of Kings - Library (ink stamp); Presented to the Library of the Medical Society of the County of Kings by Mr. William J. Studwell in memory of Dr. Henry A. Studwell.
Lamure, François Bourguignon de Bussière de, 1717- 1787.
Recherches sur la cause de la pulsation des artères, sur les mouvemens du cerveau dans l'homme et les animaux trÇpanÇs, sur la coâne du sang, par de Lamure. Montpellier, Impr. A.F. Rochard, 1769.
[7], 311 p. 18.2 cm.
Landriani, Marsilio, conte, 1746-1815.
Dell'utilita dei conduttori elettrici; dissertazione di Marsilio Landriani. Pubblicata per ordine del governo. Milano, Per il Marelli, 1784.
xxxiv, 304 p. 1 fold. plate. 24.3 cm.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 523, Gartrell 301.
Langenbucher, Jakob, d.1791.
Jakob Langenbuchers Beschreibung einer beträchtlich verbesserten Elektrisiermaschine, sammt vielen Versuchen und einer ganz neuen Lehre vom Laden der Verstärkung. Augsburg, M. Rieger, 1780.
[32], 268 p. 8 fold. plates. 17.2 cm.
In Ronalds, Gartrell 302.
Langenbucher, Jakob, d.1791.
Richtige Begriffe vom Blitz und von Blitzableitern, aus Erfahrungen gezogen von Jakob Langenbucher. Sammt beigefugten Verhaltungsregeln bei Gewittern. Augsburg, bei M. Rieger's sel. Söhnen, 1783.
[8], 44 p. 16.8 cm.
In Ronalds, Gartrell 303.
Langworthy, Charles Cunningham.
A view of the Perkinean electricity, or, An inquiry into the influence of metallic tractors, founded on a newly-discovered principle in nature, and employed as a remedy in many painful inflammatory diseases, as rheumatism, gout, quinsy, pleurisy, tumefactions, scalds, burns, and a variety of other topical complaints: with a review of Mr. Perkins's late pamphlet on the subject; to which is added, an appendix, containing a variety of experiments, made in London, Bath, Bristol, &c. with a view of ascertaining the efficacy of this practice, by Charles Cunningham Langworthy. Bristol, Printed for the author, by W. Bulgin, 1798.
[1], 80, [2] p. 21.5 cm.
With this is bound Directions for performing the metallic operation with Perkins's patent tractors. [London, 1798?] and Perkins, B.D. The influence of metallic tractors on the human body. London, 1798.
Provenance: William Barker (bookplate)
In Ronalds, Wheeler 612.
La Perrière de Roiffé, Jacques Charles Francois de, d. 1776.
Méchanismes de l'électricité et de l'univers, par J.C.F. De La Perriere. Paris, Chez P.D. Brocas, 1756. 2 v. 5 fold. plates. 17 cm.
Provenance: Ex Libris J. C. Dezauche (bookplate)
Gartrell 304.
[La Perrière de Roiffé, Jacques Charles Francois de] 1694-1776.
Plaidoyer de M. l'avocat genéral du sénat littéraire. Ce plaidoyer sur le mÇchanisme de l'univers, est curieux & intÇressant. Paris, Chez Knapen, 1768. [1], 58, [1] p. fold. front. 19 cm.
[Laugier, Esprit Nichel, fl. 1783-1791]
Parallele entre le magnétisme animal, l'électricité et les bains médicinaux par distillation, &c. appliqués aux maladies rebelles. On a joint à ce précis l'art de conserver la santé, & de guérir les maladies les plus rebelles, par des exercices mÇcaniques, tous commandÇs, soutenus & dirigés par une mélodie des plus douces & des plus agréables. Avec une explication raisonnÇe de l'effet que produit l'exercice sur le moral & sur le physique du corps, pour l'entretien & le rÇtablissement de la santÇ. On trouve encore une analyse des diffÇrentes especes de bains dont il s'agit, & de l'effet mÇcanique qu'ils produisent sur l'esprit & sur le corps, &c., par L*** Paris, Chez Morin, 1785. 12, 91 p. 21.2 cm.
Gartrell 1077.
Le Bouvier Desmortiers, Urbain Réné Thomas, 1739- 1827.
Mémoire ou considérations sur les sourds-muets de naissance, et sur les moyens de donner l'ouie et la parole a ceux qui en sont susceptibles, par U.R.T. Le Bouvyer Desmortiers. Paris, F. Buisson, An VIII [1800]
[4], 266 p. 1 fold. plate. 19.5 cm.
With this are bound Itard, J.M.B. De l'éducation d'un homme sauvage. Paris, Vendémiaire, An X (1801) and his Sur les nouveaux développemens et l'état actuel du sauvage de l'Aveyron. Paris, 1807.
Describes electrotherapeutic treatment for the speech and hearing impaired.
Le Cat, Claude Nicolas, 1700-1768.
Traité de l'existance [sic], de la nature et des propriétés du fluide des nerfs, et principalement de son action dans le mouvement musculaire, ouvrage couronné en 1753 par l'Académie de Berlin; suivi des dissertations sur la sensibilité des meninges, des tendons, &c., l'insensibilité du cerveau, la structure des nerfs, l'irritabilitÇ HallÇrienne, &c., par Le Cat. Berlin, 1765. [8], 331, [1] p. illus., 6 fold. plates. 19.6 cm.
Le Cat, Claude Nicolas, 1700-1768.
Traité des sens, par Le Cat. Rouen, 1740.
[8], 201-523 p. 16 plates (15 fold.) 22 cm.
[Ledru, Nicolas Philippe, 1731-1802]
Dissertation sur le mouvement et les élémens de la matière; principes essentiels pour expliquer les phénomènes connus sous le nom d'electriques, par Comus. [Paris, 1790?]
8, 10 p. 25 cm.
"Extraite[s] du Journal de Physique."
Ledru, Nicolas Philippe, 1731-1807.
Rapport de Cosnier; Maloet, Darcet, Philip, Le Preux, Desessartz, & Paulet, ... sur les avantages reconnus de la nouvelle mÇthode d'administrer l'ÇlectricitÇ dans les maladies nerveuses, particulierement dans l'épilepsie, & dans la catalepsie, par Ledru connu sous le nom de Comus. Lu Ö l'assemblÇe de cette facultÇ dite du primÉ mensis, tenue au mois d'avril dernier. Ce rapport est prÇcÇdÇ de l'apperáu du systàme de l'auteur sur l'agent qu'il emploie, & des avantages qu'il en a tirÇs. Paris, De l'Impr. de P.D. Pierres, 1783. [4], 115 p. 22 cm.
Gartrell 306, Wheeler 516.
Le Roy
Mémoire sur une nouvelle machine à électriser, qu'on peut regarder comme une vÇritable pompe Ö feu Çlectrique: cette machine Çtant construite de manière que son effet consiste uniquement à tirer le fluide électrique des corps, & à les électriser par-là négativement, ou par raréfaction, par Le Roy. [Paris, 1783?]
615-624 p. 1 fold. plate. 24.7 cm.
Extract from Mémoires de l'académie royale des sciences an 1783.
Lichtenberg, Ludwig Christian, 1738-1812.
Verhaltungs-regeln bey nahen Donnerwettern, nebst den Mittlen sich gegen die schädlichen Wirkungen des Blitzes in Sicherheit zu setzen: zum Unterricht für Unkundige. Gotha, C.W. Ettinger, 1774.
viii, 46, [2] p. fold. plate. 19.5 cm.
Bound with Stadlhofer, J.N. Ueber die tödliche Wirkungsart des Blitzes. Dresden, 1791.
In Ronalds, Gartrell 311.
Linguet, Simon Nicolas Henri, 1736-1794.
Réflexions sur la lumière, ou conjectures sur la part qu'elle a au mouvement des corps cÇlestes, par Linguet. Londres, T. Spilsbury, 1784. 134 p. 19.8 cm.
Bound with Carra, Jean Louis. Dissertation élémentaire sur la nature de la lumiäre, de la chaleur, du feu et de l'ÇlectricitÇ. Londres, 1787.
Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778, praeses.
Consectaria electrico-medica ... sub praesidio ... Caroli Linnaei ... Petrus Zetzell. Upsaliae, L.M. Höjer, 1754.
8 p. 21.5 cm.
In Ronalds.
Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778.
Electrico-medica. Car. Linnaei et Petr. Zetzell. Upsal, 1754.
[1], 59-62 p. 25 cm.
In Ronalds.
Litta, Hieronymo, marchese.
De igne electricitate luce et de quibusdam elementaris geometriae usibus exercitatio physico-geometrica habita in collegio Clementino a D. Hieronymo Ex Marchionibus Litta. Romae, Typis A. Casaletti, 1779.
xxxii p. 2 fold. plates. 25.7 cm.
Litta Biumi Resta, Carlo Matteo, Conte.
Riflessioni sul magnetismo animale, fatte dal Conte Carlo Matteo Litta Biumi Resta, ad oggetto di illuminare i suoi cittadini avendolo trovato salutare in molto mali. Italia, 1792.
234 p. 16.2 cm.
Gartrell 1079.
Litton, Edmund.
The theory of the distemper among the horned cattle; electrical medicines proposed; observations on the cause of pestilences; the immediate agency of the divine being. By Litton. London, Printed for W. Owen, 1750.
[iii], 23 p. 20.8 cm.
Lorenzini, Stefano, fl. 1678.
The curious and accurate observations of Mr. Stephen Lorenzini of Florence, on the dissections of the cramp-fish: containing the comparative anatomy of that and some other fish, with experiments. ... And now done into English from the Italian, with figures after the life, by J. Davis. London, Printed for, and sold by J. Wale, 1705.
[8], 75 p. 5 plates. 22.8 cm.
Translates the 1678 work on the torpedo considered the first devoted to a single fish.
Louis, Antoine, 1723-1792.
Lettre à l'abbé Nollet [par] Louis. [n.p.] 1749.
19 p. 16.9 cm.
Bound with his Observations sur l'électricité. Paris, 1747.
Gartrell 314.
Louis, Antoine, 1723-1792.
Observations sur l'électricité, où l'on tâche d'expliquer son méchanisme & ses effets sur l'oeconomie animale; avec des remarques sur son usage, par Louis. Paris, Delaguette, 1747. [1], xxiv, 175, [1] p. 16.9 cm.
With this bound his Lettre à l'abbé Nollet. [n.p.] 1749; Beccaria, G.B. Lettre sur l'ÇlectricitÇ. Paris, 1754; and Bianconi, G.L. Lettre sur l'ÇlectricitÇ. Amsterdam, 1748.
Provenance: Bibliothecae M. Hyacinthi Theodori Baron ... (bookplate)
In Ronalds, Wheeler 341, Gartrell 315.
Lovejoy, Lucretia, pseud.
An elegy on the lamented death of the electrical eel, or gymnotus electricus. With the lapidary inscription, as placed on a superb erection at the expence of the Countess of H______, and Chevalier-Madame d'Eon de Beaumont, by Lucretia Lovejoy. London, Printed for Fielding and Walker, 1777.
[3], 29 p. 26.5 cm.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
An appendix to philosophical essays, in three parts: containing a brief theory of the north magnetic pole, and of the mariner's compass-needle; in order to deduce and ascertain the longitude, from natural and permanent principles. By R. Lovett. Worcester, Eng., Printed by R. Lewis, for the author [n.d.]
p. [445]-520. 21 cm.
(In the author's Philosophical essays in three parts. Worcester, 1766.)
In Ronalds, Gartrell 317.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
The electrical philosopher. Containing a new system of physics, founded upon the principle of an universal plenum of elementary fire: Wherein the nature of elementary fire is explained, its office pointed out, its extensive influence and utility explaining many of the most abstruse phenomena of nature shown, and the grand desideratum in particular, which has been hitherto either entirely given up as inexplicable, or else sought after in vain by the most able naturalists, is at length happily obtained, viz. the cause of gravity, the cause of cohesion, &c. &c. ..., by R. Lovett. 2d ed. Worcester, Printed for, and sold by the author, 1777.
[28], [3]-290, [20] p. 2 plates (1 fold.) 21.7 cm.
Wheeler 447a.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
A letter to the authors of the Monthly review: or, a reply to their animadversions on a pamphlet lately published, intituled, The reviewers review'd. Relative to the doctrine of electricity. By R. Lovett. London, Printed for the author, 1761.
[1], 2, 27 p. 20.5 cm.
Bound with his The subtil medium prov'd. London, 1756.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 391c.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
Philosophical essays in three parts. Containing I. An enquiry into the nature and properties of the electrical fluid, in order to explain, illustrate and confirm the truth of Sir Isaac Newton's doctrine of a subtile medium or aether. II. A dissertation on the nature of fire in general, and production of heat in particular. III. A miscellaneous discourse, wherein the forementioned active principle is shewn to be the only probable mechanical cause of motion, cohesion, gravity, magnetism, and other phaenomena of nature. To which is subjoin'd, by way of appendix, a clear and concise account of the variation of the magnetic needle or mariner's compass; by which the longitude is investigated on the most simple principles. And, to render the whole more intelligible, a glossary of terms is added, by R. Lovett. Worcester, Eng., Printed for the author, by R. Lewis, 1766.
[1], xxiv, [5], 525, [46] p. 4 plates (3 fold.) 21 cm.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 417, Gartrell 317.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
The reviewers review'd; or, the bush-fighters exploded: being a reply to the animadversions, made by the authors of the Monthly review, on a late pamphlet, entitled Sir Isaac Newton's aether realiz'd. To which is added by way of appendix, Electricity, render'd useful in medicinal intentions. Illustrated, with a variety of remarkable cures perform'd in London. By R. Lovett. Worcester, Eng., Printed by R. Lewis, for the author, 1760.
[6], 41 p. illus. 20.5 cm.
Bound with his The subtil medium prov'd. London, 1756.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 391b.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
Sir Isaac Newton's aether realized: or, the second part of the subtil medium proved, and electricity rendered useful. Being a vindication of that essay, in answer to the animadversions made thereon by the Monthly review; whereby the electrical fluid, and the subtil aetherial fluid of philosophers are, from the Newtonian principles, clearly demonstrated to be one and the same thing: with a variety of remarkable observations relative thereto. By R. Lovett. London, Printed for the author [175-?]
77 p. 20.5 cm.
Bound with his The subtil medium prov'd. London, 1756.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 391a.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
The subtil medium prov'd: or, that wonderful power of nature, so long ago conjectur'd by the most ancient and remarkable philosophers, which they call'd sometimes aether, but oftener elementary fire, verify'd. Shewing, that all the distinguishing and essential qualities ascrib'd to aether by them, and the most eminent modern philosophers, are to be found in electrical fire, and that too in the utmost degree of perfection. Giving an account not only of the progress and several gradations of electricity, from those ancient times to the present; but also accounting first, for the natural difference of electrical and non-electrical bodies. Secondly, shewing the source or main spring from whence the electric matter proceeds. Thirdly, its various uses in the animal oeconomy, particularly when apply'd to maladies and disorders incident to the human body. Illustrated by a variety of known facts. Fourthly, the method of applying it in each particular case. And, lastly, the several objections brought against it accounted for and answer'd. By R. Lovett. London, Printed for J. Hinton, 1756.
[6], 141, [5] p. illus. 20.5 cm.
With this is bound the author's Sir Isaac Newton's aether realized. London [175-?]; his The reviewers review'd ... to which is added ... electricity, render'd useful in medicinal intentions. Worcester, Eng., 1760; his A letter to the authors of the Monthly review. London, 1761; Watson, W. Experiments and observations tending to illustrate the nature and properties of electricity. London, 1746; his A sequel to the experiments and observations ... London, 1746; and his An account of the experiments made by some gentlemen of the Royal Society. London, 1748.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 391, Gartrell 318.
Lovett, Richard, 1692-1780.
The subtil medium prov'd: or, that wonderful power of nature, so long ago conjectur'd by the most ancient and remarkable philosophers, which they call'd sometimes aether, but oftener, elementary fire, verify'd. Shewing, that all the distinguishing and essential qualities ascrib'd to aether by them, and the most eminent modern philosophers, are to be found in electrical fire, and that too in the utmost degree of perfection. Giving an account not only of the progress and several gradations of electricity, from those ancient times to the present; but also accounting, first, for the natural difference of electrical and non-electrical bodies. Secondly, shewing the source or main spring from whence the electric matter proceeds. Thirdly, its various uses in the animal oeconomy, particularly when apply'd to maladies and disorders incident to the human body. Illustrated by a variety of known facts. Fourthly, the method of applying it in each particular case. And, lastly, the several objections brought against it accounted for and answered. By R. Lovett. London, printed for J. Hinton, 1756.
[6], 141, [5] p. illus. 20.5 cm.
Provenance: Jno. Johnson MD (bookplate)
In Ronalds, Wheeler 391, Gartrell 318.
Earliest English language book on medical electricity.
Lowndes, Francis.
Observations on medical electricity, containing a synopsis of all the diseases in which electricity has been recommended or applied with success; likewise, pointing out a new and more efficacious method of applying this remedy, by electric vibrations, by Francis Lowndes. London, Printed by D. Stuart for the author, 1787.
51 p. 21.5 cm.
In Ronalds, Wheeler 543, Gartrell 319.
Ludlam, William, 1717-1788.
Two mathematical essays: the first on ultimate ratios, the second on the power of the wedge, by the Reverend Mr. Ludlam. Cambridge, Printed by J. Archdeacon for T. Cadell, 1770.
[2], 90 p. 2 fold. plates. 21.5 cm.
Bound with Becket, J.B. An essay on electricity, containing a series of experiments introductory to the study of that science. Bristol, 1773.
Ludwig, Christian Gottlieb, 1709-1773, praeses.
Dissertatio de aethere varie moto cavsa diversitatis lvminvm ... svbmittet Christianvs Lvdwig ... respondente Christiano Ernesto Wvnsch. Lipsiae, Ex officina Langenhemia, 1773.
[8], 40 p. 1 fold. plate. 20 cm.
Gartrell 323.
Lugt, Hendrik.
De theorie der electriciteit, rustende op proefondervindlyke waarheden, door Hendrik Lugt. West-Zaandam, H. van Aken, 1797.
xii, 120, [1] p. 2 fold. plates. 22 cm.
Provenance: Memorial Library of the International Electrical Exhibition 1884 (bookplate); Franklin Institute Library Philadelphia (bookplate); Franklin Institute (embossed binding)
Lutzelbourg, comte de.
Extrait des journaux d'un magnétiseur, attaché a la Société des amis réunis de Strasbourg, avec des observations sur les crises magnétiques, connues sous la dénomination de somnambulisme magnétique [par Lützelbourg] [m.p.] De l'Impr. de Lorenz & Schouler,1786.
[7], 165 p. 19.8 cm.
Bound with Bonnefoy, Jean Baptiste. Analyse raisonnée des rapports des commissaires chargés par le roi de l'examen du magnétisme animal. [Lyon?] 1784.
[Lutzelbourg, comte de]
Extrait du journal d'une cure magnétique [par Lutzelbourg] Traduit de l'allemand. Rastadt, J.W. Dorner, 1787.
[16], 136 p. 19.7 cm.
Bound with Archbold, ed. Recueil d'observations et de faits relatifs au magnétisme animal. Paris, 1785.
Lyon, John, 1734-1817.
Experiments and observations made with a view to point out the errors of the present received theory of electricity; and which tend in their progress to establish a new system, on principles more conformable to the simple operations of nature, by John Lyon. London, printed for the author; and J. Dodsley, 1780.
xxiv, 280, [8] p. 2 fold. plates. 27.5 cm.
Provenance: Presented to the Devon and Exeter Institution by Mr. Crockett (inscription); Devon and Exeter Institution (bookplate and ink stamp)
In Ronalds, Wheeler 493, Gartrell 332.
Reports electrical experiments intended to disprove Franklin's theory and includes as well an electrotherapeutics case.
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