The Columbian Cyclopedia, Volume 18Garretson, Cox, 1897 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... tion of a distressed ship on a dark night , in order to aim the mortar - rope correctly , Manby used a chemical com- position as a firework , which would shine out in bril- liant stars when it had risen to a certain height . third ...
... tion of a distressed ship on a dark night , in order to aim the mortar - rope correctly , Manby used a chemical com- position as a firework , which would shine out in bril- liant stars when it had risen to a certain height . third ...
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... tion of $ 10,000 was made , with which 8 buildings were erected on the coast of N. J. , with surf boats , rockets , etc .; and soon afterward congress authorized the regular organization of the L.-S. S. , and the establishment of 6 more ...
... tion of $ 10,000 was made , with which 8 buildings were erected on the coast of N. J. , with surf boats , rockets , etc .; and soon afterward congress authorized the regular organization of the L.-S. S. , and the establishment of 6 more ...
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... TION ( q.v. ) . Next to these in interest are the phenomena of double refraction : see REFRACTION , DOUBLE . For an account of the chief chemical properties of light , see PHOTOGRAPHY : SPECTRUM . See also , for phenom- ena not noticed ...
... TION ( q.v. ) . Next to these in interest are the phenomena of double refraction : see REFRACTION , DOUBLE . For an account of the chief chemical properties of light , see PHOTOGRAPHY : SPECTRUM . See also , for phenom- ena not noticed ...
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LIGHT - HOUSE . house system of the United States , including the construc tion and management of all lights , buoys , beacons , etc. , but always subject to the secretary of the treasury , so that it is virtually a branch of the ...
LIGHT - HOUSE . house system of the United States , including the construc tion and management of all lights , buoys , beacons , etc. , but always subject to the secretary of the treasury , so that it is virtually a branch of the ...
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... tion . If a flame be placed in the focus of a lens of the proper form , the diverging rays will be bent parallel to each other , so as to form a single solid beam of light . Augustin Jean Fresnel ( 1788-1827 ) was the first to pro ...
... tion . If a flame be placed in the focus of a lens of the proper form , the diverging rays will be bent parallel to each other , so as to form a single solid beam of light . Augustin Jean Fresnel ( 1788-1827 ) was the first to pro ...
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