Annals of Philosophy, Or, Magazine of Chemistry, Mineralogy, Mechanics, Natural History, Agriculture, and the Arts, Volumen 7Robert Baldwin, 1816 |
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... PRINCIPLES . 1. In the historical introduction to the Annals of Philosophy for last year , an account was given of the general principles of the atomic theory . An account was also given of a modification of that theory by Berzelius ...
... PRINCIPLES . 1. In the historical introduction to the Annals of Philosophy for last year , an account was given of the general principles of the atomic theory . An account was also given of a modification of that theory by Berzelius ...
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... principle , as the only supporter of combustion , and as capable of uniting with and modifying all other simple bodies . The modern discoveries in chemistry have deprived oxygen of a good deal of its dignity . Davy has shown that it ...
... principle , as the only supporter of combustion , and as capable of uniting with and modifying all other simple bodies . The modern discoveries in chemistry have deprived oxygen of a good deal of its dignity . Davy has shown that it ...
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... principle of the oils , fat , and wax , likewise occasion the same precipitation , but much more slowly . When sulphate of copper and sugar are boiled together , the copper is precipitated in the metallic state . All the other sweet ...
... principle of the oils , fat , and wax , likewise occasion the same precipitation , but much more slowly . When sulphate of copper and sugar are boiled together , the copper is precipitated in the metallic state . All the other sweet ...
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... principle . The first is solid , and received its name from its resemblance in colour to pearl ; the second and third are liquid . The first two of these bodies unite with alkalies , and form soap ; the third separates altogether ...
... principle . The first is solid , and received its name from its resemblance in colour to pearl ; the second and third are liquid . The first two of these bodies unite with alkalies , and form soap ; the third separates altogether ...
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... principle on which the action of the heart depends . He has shown that both the brain and spinal marrow may be removed without affecting the motion of the heart ; but that if they be sud- denly destroyed , as by crushing them , the ...
... principle on which the action of the heart depends . He has shown that both the brain and spinal marrow may be removed without affecting the motion of the heart ; but that if they be sud- denly destroyed , as by crushing them , the ...
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Página 167 - Theory of Moral Sentiments and in the Wealth of Nations. The Society therefore, I am persuaded, will listen with pleasure to the following short account of them, for which I am indebted to a gentleman who was formerly one of Mr. Smith's pupils, and who continued till his death to be one of his most intimate and valued friends.
Página 291 - ... when the air has proceeded lazily for several days through a colliery, and an extensive magazine of fire-damp is ignited in the wastes, then the whole mine is instantly illuminated with the most brilliant lightning — the expanded fluid drives before it a roaring whirlwind of flaming air, which tears up...
Página 417 - While in the enjoyment of health, he had conversed with a friend on the subject of his death, and expressed a wish to be buried in some rural spot, sacred to peace and solitude, whither the charms of nature might invite the steps of the votary of the Muses, and the lover of science, and where the birds might sing over his grave.
Página 335 - I shall have a few days vacancy, and mean to be in town chief part of the time. I am most earnestly bent on pursuing my plan of making a collection of all the birds in this part of North America. Now I don't want you to throw cold water, as Shakspeare says, on this notion, Quixotic as it may appear. I have been so long accustomed to the building of airy castles and brain windmills, that it has become one of my earthly comforts, a sort of a rough bone, that amuses me when sated with the dull drudgery...
Página 170 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Await alike the inevitable hour — The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Página 337 - I shall not give up without making a fair trial. " Criticise these, my dear friend, without fear of offending me — this will instruct, but not discourage me ; for there is not among all our naturalists one who knows so well what they are, and how they ought to be represented. In the mean time accept of my best wishes for your happiness — wishes as sincere as ever one human being breathed for another.
Página 411 - I bade adieu to Louisville, to which place I had four letters of recommendation, and was taught to expect much of everything there ; but neither received one act of civility from those to whom I was recommended, one subscriber, nor one new bird ; though I delivered my letters, ransacked the woods repeatedly, and visited all the characters likely to subscribe. Science or literature has not one friend in this place.
Página 130 - On the structure of the Organs of Respiration in Animals, which appear to hold an intermediate place between those of the Class Pisces and the Class Vermes, and in two genera of the last mentioned class; by Sir Everard Home, Bart.
Página 411 - I cannot, I will not, charge you any thing. Whenever you come this way, call and stay with me, you shall be welcome! " This is the first instance of such hospitality which I have met with in the United States.
Página 340 - Mississippi ; and believing that my services might be of advantage to some of these parties, in promoting your Excellency's design, while the best opportunities would be afforded me of procuring subjects for the work which I have so much at heart ; under these impressions I beg leave to offer myself for any of these expeditions ; and can be ready at a short notice to attend your Excellency's orders.