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... have satisfied himself by a method less operose , by thrusting two needles through a cork and setting them afloat in two basons of water ; " but Browne , he observes , “ appears indeed to have been ready to pay labour for truth .
... have satisfied himself by a method less operose , by thrusting two needles through a cork and setting them afloat in two basons of water ; " but Browne , he observes , “ appears indeed to have been ready to pay labour for truth .
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The meredulity of mankind in some instances appears as surprising as their credulity in others . The disposition to ridicule every scientific project as absurd until it has been absolutely brought to perfection has been the common topic ...
The meredulity of mankind in some instances appears as surprising as their credulity in others . The disposition to ridicule every scientific project as absurd until it has been absolutely brought to perfection has been the common topic ...
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The contrivance of Mr. Edgeworth appears to us both simple and ingenious . Drawings enable us to judge so much better of the form , construction , & c . of a machine , than all descriptions merely verbal , that we shall not attempt any ...
The contrivance of Mr. Edgeworth appears to us both simple and ingenious . Drawings enable us to judge so much better of the form , construction , & c . of a machine , than all descriptions merely verbal , that we shall not attempt any ...
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... appears to be more aitentive than Addison to the har . mony of his cadence , and the regular construction of his ... andwhat may appear strange , when we consider how much more vehe . ment and copious he is , has more precision .
... appears to be more aitentive than Addison to the har . mony of his cadence , and the regular construction of his ... andwhat may appear strange , when we consider how much more vehe . ment and copious he is , has more precision .
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... foretold a squall , or on the approach of night , the turtle generally afforded a place of rest for one of these birds on his back ; and though this curious perch was usually an object of contest , the turtle appears to be perfectly ...
... foretold a squall , or on the approach of night , the turtle generally afforded a place of rest for one of these birds on his back ; and though this curious perch was usually an object of contest , the turtle appears to be perfectly ...
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| Title | The Monthly Review, Or, Literary Journal Volumes 1215-1247 of Early English newspapers Volumes 384-432 of English literary periodicals |
| Contributors | Ralph Griffiths, G. E. Griffiths |
| Publisher | R. Griffiths, 1799 |
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