Meteorological observations and essays / By John Dalton.

  • John Dalton
Date:
1834
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Credit: Meteorological observations and essays / By John Dalton. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    however, it may fairly be questioned whether he would have had more enjoyment in himself, and have been of more use to society in the capacity of a manufacturer, his probable des- tination, than in that which was allotted to him. By the liberality of his father, he had the be- nefit of a good classical and mathematical edu- cation ; and, naturally possessing great powers of mind, he bent them chiefly to the study of the physical and mechanical sciences. There are few branches of science in which he did not either excel, or of which he had not a com- petent knowledge ; astronomy, optics, pneuma- tics, chemistry, natural history in general, and botany in particular, may be mentioned. For about eight years during my residence in Kendal, we were intimately acquainted ; Mr. Goucu was as much gratified with imparting his stores of science, as I was in receiving them: my use to him was chiefly in reading, writing, and mak- ing calculations and diagrams ; and in partici- pating with him in the pleasure resulting from successful investigations : but, as Mr. Goueu was above receiving any pecuniary recompense, the balance of advantage was greatly in my