The American Library of Useful Knowledge, Volume 1Stimpson and Clapp, 1831 |
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... arts , for instance , painting , music , poetry , sculpture , archi- tecture , seem almost the necessary accompaniments of a state of high civilization . They are not only the grace and ornament of society , but they are intimately ...
... arts , for instance , painting , music , poetry , sculpture , archi- tecture , seem almost the necessary accompaniments of a state of high civilization . They are not only the grace and ornament of society , but they are intimately ...
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... arts , with how much commerce , with what various manufactures , is it combined ! The paper may be made of the linen of Italy and the cotton of Carolina , or Egypt , or the Indies ; the type and ink of the products of various climes ...
... arts , with how much commerce , with what various manufactures , is it combined ! The paper may be made of the linen of Italy and the cotton of Carolina , or Egypt , or the Indies ; the type and ink of the products of various climes ...
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... art . Chemistry has largely administered to the convenience as well as the efficacy of medicines , by ascertaining their qualities , and compo- nent parts , by removing nauseous substances , simplifying processes , and purifying the raw ...
... art . Chemistry has largely administered to the convenience as well as the efficacy of medicines , by ascertaining their qualities , and compo- nent parts , by removing nauseous substances , simplifying processes , and purifying the raw ...
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... art of improving our agriculture , perfecting our manufactures , and multiplying all our comforts , by giving new power to all the arts of life , and adding new vigour to a home - bred industry . It has indeed conferred benefits , where ...
... art of improving our agriculture , perfecting our manufactures , and multiplying all our comforts , by giving new power to all the arts of life , and adding new vigour to a home - bred industry . It has indeed conferred benefits , where ...
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... arts was so natural and immediate , that little be necessary to bring about their union . • influence would But the ... arts had led to opulence , that scientific men began to surrender their pride , and to devote themselves practically ...
... arts was so natural and immediate , that little be necessary to bring about their union . • influence would But the ... arts had led to opulence , that scientific men began to surrender their pride , and to devote themselves practically ...
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