The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D. ... Eleven Volumes in Two..., Volume 1Edwards & Bushnell, 1857 |
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... principles , ( with figures ) . Simple experiments illustrative of Pneumatical subjects ; pressure , elas- ticity , and compressibility of air ; principle of the diving - bell ; siphons ; effects of the expansion of air , & c . Methods ...
... principles , ( with figures ) . Simple experiments illustrative of Pneumatical subjects ; pressure , elas- ticity , and compressibility of air ; principle of the diving - bell ; siphons ; effects of the expansion of air , & c . Methods ...
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... principles incul- cated . That the opinions now stated may not appear altogether singular , I shall quote a sentence or two from the writings of the learned Mr. Smellie - the well - known trans- lator of " Buffon's Natural History ...
... principles incul- cated . That the opinions now stated may not appear altogether singular , I shall quote a sentence or two from the writings of the learned Mr. Smellie - the well - known trans- lator of " Buffon's Natural History ...
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... principles of religion which ought to direct their views and conduct , are either entirely overlooked , or treated of in , so vague and general a manner , as to induce a belief that they are considered as matters of very inferior moment ...
... principles of religion which ought to direct their views and conduct , are either entirely overlooked , or treated of in , so vague and general a manner , as to induce a belief that they are considered as matters of very inferior moment ...
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... principles and erroneous ideas which have been im- pressed upon the mind in early life - which , in many cases , requires arduous and long- continued efforts . It has a still more pernicious effect on the moral principles of the young ...
... principles and erroneous ideas which have been im- pressed upon the mind in early life - which , in many cases , requires arduous and long- continued efforts . It has a still more pernicious effect on the moral principles of the young ...
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... principles of the young corrupted , deceit and hypocrisy cherished , filial affection undermined , and a sure founda- tion laid for many future perplexities and sor- rows . However much parents may differ in opinion about certain principles ...
... principles of the young corrupted , deceit and hypocrisy cherished , filial affection undermined , and a sure founda- tion laid for many future perplexities and sor- rows . However much parents may differ in opinion about certain principles ...
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