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The heads of the large Deer of the Caucasus obtained by Mr. St. George Littiedale are assigned ( p . 28 to the Red Deer ( Cervus elaphus ) . But we have good reason to know that they really belong to the Persian Deer ( C. maral ) ...
The heads of the large Deer of the Caucasus obtained by Mr. St. George Littiedale are assigned ( p . 28 to the Red Deer ( Cervus elaphus ) . But we have good reason to know that they really belong to the Persian Deer ( C. maral ) ...
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THE great utility of spark photography for obtaining time records of quickly - moving objects must be apparent to all ... The one thing it will not do , however , is to make a green such as is obtained by mixing the pigments , and such ...
THE great utility of spark photography for obtaining time records of quickly - moving objects must be apparent to all ... The one thing it will not do , however , is to make a green such as is obtained by mixing the pigments , and such ...
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Similar results were obtained in experiments on drying of seeds and various animals . It was shown with what tenacity many animals , under most unfavourable circumstances , retain the moisture necessary to life .
Similar results were obtained in experiments on drying of seeds and various animals . It was shown with what tenacity many animals , under most unfavourable circumstances , retain the moisture necessary to life .
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After removal of the baryta by sulphuric acid , and the hydrobromic and sulphuric acids by means of carbonate of lead , a liquid was obtained which possessed the properties of a dilute solution of glycol aldehyde .
After removal of the baryta by sulphuric acid , and the hydrobromic and sulphuric acids by means of carbonate of lead , a liquid was obtained which possessed the properties of a dilute solution of glycol aldehyde .
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For thermometers and barometers special regulations are issued , which may be obtained at a small charge from MM . Gauthier - Villars , 55 , Quai des Grand Augustins , Paris . The fees on verification of measures of ...
For thermometers and barometers special regulations are issued , which may be obtained at a small charge from MM . Gauthier - Villars , 55 , Quai des Grand Augustins , Paris . The fees on verification of measures of ...
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| Title | Nature, Volume 47 Recent scientific and technical books |
| Editor | Sir Norman Lockyer |
| Publisher | Macmillan Journals Limited, 1893 |
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