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Strona 21
It is known to all familiar with the barometer , that it only indicates the weight of
the superincumbent atmosphere . Now this being notoriously liable to vary , from
other causes than change of elevation , the range or possibility of error is ...
It is known to all familiar with the barometer , that it only indicates the weight of
the superincumbent atmosphere . Now this being notoriously liable to vary , from
other causes than change of elevation , the range or possibility of error is ...
Strona 60
The missionary sought them out , inquired into the cause of this mysterious
desertion , and told them of the bitterness of hereafior to those who having once
known abandoned the religion of the only truc God . The poor Indians shook their
...
The missionary sought them out , inquired into the cause of this mysterious
desertion , and told them of the bitterness of hereafior to those who having once
known abandoned the religion of the only truc God . The poor Indians shook their
...
Strona 71
Some of these details were soon spread about the island ; it was known from the
sailors that their passenger had been sick on board ; that all kinds of attention
were paid him ; that he had received them with great aftability and goodness ...
Some of these details were soon spread about the island ; it was known from the
sailors that their passenger had been sick on board ; that all kinds of attention
were paid him ; that he had received them with great aftability and goodness ...
Strona 240
held , the decline of letters is known to have accompanied pari passu the decline
of civil power , and to have had a material influence on it as a cause . If from the
advantages of sound learning to the state we turn to its influence on the ...
held , the decline of letters is known to have accompanied pari passu the decline
of civil power , and to have had a material influence on it as a cause . If from the
advantages of sound learning to the state we turn to its influence on the ...
Strona 504
In diametrical opposition , however , to this natural inference , the Chinese lay
claim to a very ancient knowledge of cannon ; but they cannot adduce as proof ,
one of native manufacture , nor is the manner of using such engines known to
them ...
In diametrical opposition , however , to this natural inference , the Chinese lay
claim to a very ancient knowledge of cannon ; but they cannot adduce as proof ,
one of native manufacture , nor is the manner of using such engines known to
them ...
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