Tercentenary of Denis Papin | Nature

ABSTRACT THE tercentenary of the birth of one of France's A famous sons, the natural philosopher, Denis Papin, occurs this year and is being marked by commemorative meetings there; and

there is every reason for taking cognizance of the event in Britain, for it was here that he carried out much of his scientific work. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is

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