The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... frequently in vast flocks , especially in the winter , during which they are caught in nets , or shot in vast numbers , and sold to many under the successful pretence of their being a species of larks . They are stationary in England ...
... frequently in vast flocks , especially in the winter , during which they are caught in nets , or shot in vast numbers , and sold to many under the successful pretence of their being a species of larks . They are stationary in England ...
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... frequently stand up to his middle in water while fishing , a diversion he was remarkably fond of . He used to study incessantly for some time , and then for relaxation take a ramble to any pot ale - house where he could get any body to ...
... frequently stand up to his middle in water while fishing , a diversion he was remarkably fond of . He used to study incessantly for some time , and then for relaxation take a ramble to any pot ale - house where he could get any body to ...
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... frequently poured into them . In order to remedy this evil , without al- tering the quality of the body , Brougniart softens the glaze a little , by introducing more siliceous or calcareous flux according to the nature of the feldspar ...
... frequently poured into them . In order to remedy this evil , without al- tering the quality of the body , Brougniart softens the glaze a little , by introducing more siliceous or calcareous flux according to the nature of the feldspar ...
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... frequently ruin his labours , though guarded against by every method his inven- tion suggests . There is one advantage at- tending the pouring the liquid off , which is , that the heaviest particles of the resin will float to the lower ...
... frequently ruin his labours , though guarded against by every method his inven- tion suggests . There is one advantage at- tending the pouring the liquid off , which is , that the heaviest particles of the resin will float to the lower ...
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... frequently used with the micro- scope , to exhibit in a striking manner the circulation of the blood . In this insect , with a good glass , the vibrations and con- tractions of the arteries may be distinctly observed . Most insects are ...
... frequently used with the micro- scope , to exhibit in a striking manner the circulation of the blood . In this insect , with a good glass , the vibrations and con- tractions of the arteries may be distinctly observed . Most insects are ...
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