Philosophical essays. [electronic resource] : By Henry Eeles, Esq; containing his discovery of the cause of thunder, with a subsequent Explanation and Demonstration of the same. The Cause of the Ascent, Station, and Descent of Vapours and Exhalations. The Cause of Winds, and an Explanation of the general Phaenomena of the Weather, Barometer, &c. The true Rudiments and Theory of Electricity and Magnetism. An Attempt to shew that the Electrical Powers are the Cause of the Reflection and Refraction of Light. Some Mention of the wonderful Medicinal Effects of Electricity on a great Number of Patients, whom he has cured of Palsies, and many other Disorders. With other useful Matters, which may be deduced from these Essays.