| Description | <p>Letters from Charles Chree, primarily concerning Pearson's edition of Isaac Todhunter's <i>A History of the Theory of Elasticity</i>. The letters contain Chree's comments on Pearson's manuscript and review proofs, plus detailed examination and critique of the mathematics, and Chree's research notes on elasticity.</p>
<p>Other topics discussed include Chree's application to the physics professorship at Sydney; mathematics problems; various papers by Chree and Pearson; and mathematical & scientific experimental apparatus.</p>
<p>Following the letters are 5 ff of notes and annotated proofs.</p> |