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Paper by de Valangin on the natural history of the earth and mankind, informed by astronomy. Preceded by a covering letter from George Ellis Petch to the Secretary of the Royal Society.

Subject: Astronomy / Philosophy

Reference number
AP/7/15
Earliest possible date
1805
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
15 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Unpublished letter and paper, on the natural history of the earth by [Francis] De Valangin, 1805, AP/7/15, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/ap_7_15/unpublished-letter-and-paper-on-the-natural-history-of-the-earth-by-francis-de-valangin, accessed on 14 July 2025

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