Paper, translation of 'Dissertation upon the power of gravity' by [Giuseppe] Averani

Reference number: CLP/4i/68

Date: 1723

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Paper regarding various theories on gravity and how it functions, whether it is something that exists within objects or an attractive force within the earth that pulls objects downward. Original paper in Italian is found at CLP/4i/67.

Subject: Mechanics

Communicated by Tho [Thomas] Dereham. Read to the Royal Society on 23 and 30 May 1723

Reference number: CLP/4i/68
Earliest possible date: 1723
Physical description: Ink on paper
Page extent: 21 pages
Format: Manuscript

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Giuseppe Averani

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Giuseppe Averani, Paper, translation of 'Dissertation upon the power of gravity' by [Giuseppe] Averani, 1723, CLP/4i/68, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_4i_68/paper-translation-of-dissertation-upon-the-power-of-gravity-by-giuseppe-averani, accessed on 20 June 2025

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Classified papers of the Royal Society
1660-1741 Reference number: CLP
Classified papers: volume 4i concerning 'Physiology, Meteorology, Pneumaticks'
1661-1728 Reference number: CLP/4i

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Dates: 1592 - 1741

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