Mikhail Lomonosov: Oration on the Birth of Metals by Earth's Tremor
Mikhail Lomonosov, Vladimir Shiltsev
TL;DR
This paper presents an English translation of Mikhail Lomonosov's 1757 work on the origin of metals, highlighting its historical scientific significance and contributing to the dissemination of his ideas.
Contribution
It provides the first comprehensive English translation of Lomonosov's seminal work, expanding access to his scientific insights from Russian and Latin sources.
Findings
Historical insight into 18th-century metallurgical theories
Preservation of Lomonosov's original scientific ideas
Enhancement of historical scientific literature
Abstract
This English translation of seminal work of Russian polymath Mikhail Lomonosov. It is derived from its Russian and Latin originals (1757) and continues the series of English translations of Lomonosov nine most important scientific works, which were included by Lomonosov himself in the convolute Lomonosow Opera Academica sent for distribution among Academies in Europe.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHistory and advancements in chemistry · Origins and Evolution of Life