American Academy of Arts and Sciences
This is Volume 2 of the collected works of Count Rumford, formally titled 'The Complete Works of Count Rumford.' Benjamin Thompson (1753 - 1814), later Count Rumford, was a physicist and inventor whose work focused on heat and thermodynamics. This collection, compiled by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, showcases Rumford’s significant contributions to science and public works.This volume offers insights into the scientific thought of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, making it a valuable resource for historians of science and anyone interested in the development of physics. Readers will find detailed accounts of Rumford’s experiments, observations, and inventions, providing a comprehensive view of his multifaceted career.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
