William Charles Wells (1757-1817) was one of the foremost, and forgotten, American scientists of the 18th century. Trained in medicine, he conducted experimenta... » 

William Charles Wells (1757-1817) was one of the foremost, and forgotten, American scientists of the 18th century. Trained in medicine, he conducted experimental studies in vision and vertigo amongst other things and was admired by leading scientists of his time. This is an exploration of his work. «