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Notes that the book was completed by Mr De La Hire after Mariotte's death. Discusses the states of water and the principles of fluids.

Subject: Chemistry, Mechanics

Reference number
CLP/21/6
Earliest possible date
1686
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

Creator name

Edmond Halley

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Edmond Halley, Paper, Account of Mr Mariotte's book 'Du mouvement des Eaux [Of the movement of water]' by Edmond Halley, 1686, CLP/21/6, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_21_6/paper-account-of-mr-mariottes-book-du-mouvement-des-eaux-of-the-movement-of-water-by-edmond-halley, accessed on 16 July 2026

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