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The mechanical nature both of gases and vapours is well understood , the cause
of the presence of aqueous matter in our atmosphere is fully known , and the
relations of the several elastic fluids , to latent , specific , and sensible heat ...
The mechanical nature both of gases and vapours is well understood , the cause
of the presence of aqueous matter in our atmosphere is fully known , and the
relations of the several elastic fluids , to latent , specific , and sensible heat ...
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... particularly the great names of Halley , Franklin , Dalembert , Laplace ,
Saussure , Deluc , and Howard , but we may confidently affirm , that , in none of
their works , is to be found a theory so consistent with all known facts , and so
complete in ...
... particularly the great names of Halley , Franklin , Dalembert , Laplace ,
Saussure , Deluc , and Howard , but we may confidently affirm , that , in none of
their works , is to be found a theory so consistent with all known facts , and so
complete in ...
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There is little else , in the narrative of this reign , which is not well known to the
public . Details are given of the case of Bates , in the Exchequer ; and of what
was then considered as the tergiversation of Coke , who is described as " a man
of ...
There is little else , in the narrative of this reign , which is not well known to the
public . Details are given of the case of Bates , in the Exchequer ; and of what
was then considered as the tergiversation of Coke , who is described as " a man
of ...
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... in opposition thereto , are well described . The energies of the Star - Chamber ,
while it continued , were in constant requisition . Its habits of proceeding , in
general , are well known ; but , as a specimen of the minuteness of its severity .
... in opposition thereto , are well described . The energies of the Star - Chamber ,
while it continued , were in constant requisition . Its habits of proceeding , in
general , are well known ; but , as a specimen of the minuteness of its severity .
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A large expenditure appeared every year , under the head of secret service
money , which was pretty well known , and sometimes proved , to be disposed of
in great part among the members of both houses . ” Burnet ' s well known account
of ...
A large expenditure appeared every year , under the head of secret service
money , which was pretty well known , and sometimes proved , to be disposed of
in great part among the members of both houses . ” Burnet ' s well known account
of ...
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| Наслов | American Quarterly Review, Том 3 Томови 298-301 књиге American periodical series, 1800-1850 |
| Уредник | Robert Walsh |
| Издавач | Carey, Lea & Carey, 1828 |
| Оригинал из | Универзитет у Мичигену |
| Дигитализовано | 7 сеп 2005 |
| Извоз навода | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |