Memoir of John Michell is a book written by Archibald Geikie and published in 1918. The book is a biographical account of the life and work of John Michell, a British scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of geology, astronomy, and physics in the 18th century.The book begins with a brief introduction to John Michell's family background and early life, before delving into his academic and scientific achievements. Michell was a highly respected scholar and researcher, and his work on gravity, magnetism, and optics was groundbreaking at the time.Throughout the book, Geikie provides detailed descriptions of Michell's various experiments and discoveries, as well as his interactions with other notable scientists of the day, including Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin. Geikie also explores Michell's personal life and interests, including his love of music and his religious beliefs.Overall, Memoir of John Michell is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and the contributions of early pioneers in the field.Fellow Of Queens' College, Cambridge, 1749, Woodwardian Professor Of Geology In The University 1762.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.