Sir John Leslie was a Scottish mathematician and physicist whose research primarily focused on heat. He is recognized for his modern account of capillary action and the first artificial production of ice using an air pump. His experiments with radiant heat, demonstrated using the Leslie cube, highlighted the impact of surface properties on radiation. Leslie's legacy lies in his innovative experiments and instruments that advanced the understanding of thermal phenomena.
This book provides a fascinating insight into the life of John Leslie, Bishop of the Isles and of Raphoe and Clogher, and his extended family. It covers a period of significant political and social change and provides an invaluable resource for historians and genealogists alike.
This comprehensive history of Scotland covers everything from prehistoric times to the present day. With contributions from a range of authors, this book offers a nuanced and detailed account of Scotland's rich and complex past.
This book is an advanced textbook on geometry and mathematical analysis, written in the 19th century for students of natural philosophy. Leslie covers a wide range of topics, from the properties of curves and surfaces to the principles of calculus and differential equations.