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Paper, regarding the dispute between Huygens and M Renau by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/7i/31

Date: c1700

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Document summarising the differing opinions of Christian Huygens and Bernard Renau d'Eliçagaray on the managing or maneuvering of ships. Refers to letters by Renau dated 1695.

Subject: Navigation

Reference number
CLP/7i/31
Earliest possible date
c1700
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, regarding the dispute between Huygens and M Renau by unknown author, c1700, CLP/7i/31, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_7i_31/paper-regarding-the-dispute-between-huygens-and-m-renau-by-unknown-author, accessed on 26 January 2025

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