Versuche und Abhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Danzig. Erster Theil.

Title

Versuche und Abhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Danzig. Erster Theil.

Description

ook on natural research and experiments spanning 600 pages and 7 plates (including one fold-out) featuring formulas, various calculation aids, and an illustration of a bird. Topics include: That fish are neither deaf nor mute; History of electricity; Electrical experiments; On sunspots and their distance from the sun; On the hibernation of swallows; Thoughts on the true origin of comet tails; etc. Printed in the Schreiberische Printing House. 1st of 3 parts.

c. 1747

Artist

Schenk

Historical Description

The „Versuche und Abhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Danzig“ (Experiments and Treatises of the Natural Science Society in Danzig) was a scientific journal published by the Natural Science Society in Danzig (today Gdańsk, Poland). This society was founded in 1743 and served as an important forum for natural science and philosophical discussions in the German-speaking world. „Erster Teil“ (First Part) refers to the first issue or volume of the journal, which was published in several parts. The society itself played a key role in spreading scientific knowledge and fostering collaboration among scientists from various disciplines. This collection of treatises and experiments contained works on various natural science topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. Included were also contributions on the latest discoveries and theories of significance in the 18th century. The journal is a valuable testimony to the development of the natural sciences in the 18th century, particularly in Central Europe. It helped to systematize and disseminate knowledge, contributing to the scientific revolution.