The Complete Works, in Philosophy, Politics, and Morals, of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Now First Collected and Arranged: with Memoirs of His Early Life, Written by Himself ; in Three Volumes, Volume 2J. Johnson, and Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1806 - 468 pages |
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... a voyage from the Channel between France and Eng- land towards America 202 On the art of swimming ยท 206 On the same subject , in answer to some enquiries of M. Dubourg 230 On the free use of air On the causes of 3 On iv CONTENTS .
... a voyage from the Channel between France and Eng- land towards America 202 On the art of swimming ยท 206 On the same subject , in answer to some enquiries of M. Dubourg 230 On the free use of air On the causes of 3 On iv CONTENTS .
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... causes of colds Dr. Stark , and Dr. Letsom Page . 213 214 ยท 215 - ibid 217 219 222 225 256 Number of deaths in Philadelphia by inoculation Answer to the preceding On the effects of lead upon the human constitution Observations on the ...
... causes of colds Dr. Stark , and Dr. Letsom Page . 213 214 ยท 215 - ibid 217 219 222 225 256 Number of deaths in Philadelphia by inoculation Answer to the preceding On the effects of lead upon the human constitution Observations on the ...
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... cause a fresh accession of dry particles . Part of a fluid , having more of what it dissolves , will communicate to other parts that have less . Thus very salt water , coming in contact with fresh , commu- nicates its saltness till all ...
... cause a fresh accession of dry particles . Part of a fluid , having more of what it dissolves , will communicate to other parts that have less . Thus very salt water , coming in contact with fresh , commu- nicates its saltness till all ...
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... causes and circumstances , and , con- sequently , changes in its specific gravity , must there- fore be in continual motion . A small quantity of fire mixed with water ( or degree of heat therein ) so weakens the cohesion of its parti ...
... causes and circumstances , and , con- sequently , changes in its specific gravity , must there- fore be in continual motion . A small quantity of fire mixed with water ( or degree of heat therein ) so weakens the cohesion of its parti ...
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... cause , as water has when boiling ; it is not , therefore , supported by such heat , but by adhering to air . Water being dissolved in , and adhering to air , that air will not readily take up oil , because of the mutual repellency ...
... cause , as water has when boiling ; it is not , therefore , supported by such heat , but by adhering to air . Water being dissolved in , and adhering to air , that air will not readily take up oil , because of the mutual repellency ...
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