Book collection about science history collected by Prof. Kuwaki Ayao (桑木 彧雄, Ayao, 1878-1945).
The collection holds quite important books on science history, like W.Gilbert's "De Magnete"(1600), Delambre's " Histoire de L'astronomie an dix-huitieme Siecle"(1827) and complete works of H.Hertz(1894). It can be said that Prof. Kuwaki started modern style scientific study in Japan.
References
- 「九大が所蔵する記録史料の状態と活用（４）江戸の科学「桑木文庫」」(『図書館情報』39(1),2003)
- 石蔵甚平「九大における科学史文献」(『図書館情報』2(12),1966)
Location:
Semi-Rare Books Room
Procedures:
Please refer to the Shelf Guides for Semi-Rare Books of the Central Library