Time's telescope; or, A Complete guide to the almanack [ed. by J. Millard].John Millard (assistant librarian of the Surrey inst) 1820 |
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... for some hundreds of different species . Plants , how- ever , are far from being the only abode of insects ; vast numbers reside upon the larger animals , whose juices they continually suck ; while many live upon and Introduction. ...
... for some hundreds of different species . Plants , how- ever , are far from being the only abode of insects ; vast numbers reside upon the larger animals , whose juices they continually suck ; while many live upon and Introduction. ...
Strona xiii
... species of the butterfly tribe ( papilionida ) , the spines and prickles which are given as a noli me tangere ar- mour to several vegetable productions . In fishes , the lucid scafes of varied hue that cover and defend them are ...
... species of the butterfly tribe ( papilionida ) , the spines and prickles which are given as a noli me tangere ar- mour to several vegetable productions . In fishes , the lucid scafes of varied hue that cover and defend them are ...
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... species of winged ant . The celebrated purple dye of the ancients was the produce of a small species of shell - fish ; and we are told by Pliny , that the discovery of its virtue was occasioned by a dog , who , in eating the fish , had ...
... species of winged ant . The celebrated purple dye of the ancients was the produce of a small species of shell - fish ; and we are told by Pliny , that the discovery of its virtue was occasioned by a dog , who , in eating the fish , had ...
Strona xvi
... species of the oak . The medical uses of certain insects are far from being inconsiderable ; and to these purposes they have long been applied , perhaps more frequently , and with better effect , than at present . The valuable purposes ...
... species of the oak . The medical uses of certain insects are far from being inconsiderable ; and to these purposes they have long been applied , perhaps more frequently , and with better effect , than at present . The valuable purposes ...
Strona xvii
... species of locust which are remarkably destructive . Almost every year , whole provinces , the most fertile in Asia and Africa , are laid waste by their depredation . In Tunis and Algiers , so numerous are the swarms of the species ...
... species of locust which are remarkably destructive . Almost every year , whole provinces , the most fertile in Asia and Africa , are laid waste by their depredation . In Tunis and Algiers , so numerous are the swarms of the species ...
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