Geology and Mineralogy Considered with Reference to Natural Theology, Volumen 2Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1837 |
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... showing the uses of pain , and he has illustrated this work with a variety of the most admirable and interesting wood cuts . " - British Magazine . " The manner in which he has executed his task is able and satisfactory . With great and ...
... showing the uses of pain , and he has illustrated this work with a variety of the most admirable and interesting wood cuts . " - British Magazine . " The manner in which he has executed his task is able and satisfactory . With great and ...
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... showing the cause of the rise water in Artesian Wells in the Basin of London . 69. Sections illustrating the Theory of Artesian Wells . Total number of Plates 87. Total number of figures 705 . EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES . Introductory ...
... showing the cause of the rise water in Artesian Wells in the Basin of London . 69. Sections illustrating the Theory of Artesian Wells . Total number of Plates 87. Total number of figures 705 . EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES . Introductory ...
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... showing the analogies between the bones of the head of Ichthyo- saurus , and those which Cuvier has marked by cor- responding letters in his figure of the head of the Crocodile . 3. Two of the bony plates in the sclerotic coat of the ...
... showing the analogies between the bones of the head of Ichthyo- saurus , and those which Cuvier has marked by cor- responding letters in his figure of the head of the Crocodile . 3. Two of the bony plates in the sclerotic coat of the ...
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... showing the incipient absorp- tion of the hollow cone which forms its base , from the effect of pressure of a new tooth rising beneath . ( Conybeare . ) B. Similar effects shown in the transverse section of the upper and lower jaws of ...
... showing the incipient absorp- tion of the hollow cone which forms its base , from the effect of pressure of a new tooth rising beneath . ( Conybeare . ) B. Similar effects shown in the transverse section of the upper and lower jaws of ...
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... showing the peculiar articulation of their annular portions , with the Ver- tebræ , to be adapted to increase the flexibility of the spine . See Note , V. I. p . 134. ( Home . ) PLATE 13. V. I. p . 149 . Skeleton of a small ...
... showing the peculiar articulation of their annular portions , with the Ver- tebræ , to be adapted to increase the flexibility of the spine . See Note , V. I. p . 134. ( Home . ) PLATE 13. V. I. p . 149 . Skeleton of a small ...
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Página 104 - The following observations by the same gentleman in a recent communication to the Geological Society of London, (April, 1836,) appear to contain the rudiments of a Theory, which, when maturely developed, promises to offer a solution of this difficult and complex Problem. " If it be admitted that fissures may have been produced by changes in the temperature of the earth, there can be little difficulty in also admitting that electricity may have powerfully influenced the existing arrangement of the...