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... Theory of Gases , of the Condensation of Gases on Solids , and of the Continuity between the Gaseous and Liquid State of Matter . By Sir W. Thomson , On two new Laboratory Apparatus . By William Dittmar , . On an Improved Form of ...
... Theory of Gases , of the Condensation of Gases on Solids , and of the Continuity between the Gaseous and Liquid State of Matter . By Sir W. Thomson , On two new Laboratory Apparatus . By William Dittmar , . On an Improved Form of ...
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... Theory of Colour - Sense in Homer . By Professor Blackie , Note on a Geometrical Theorem . By Professor Tait , On the Tabulation of all Fractions whose values are between two prescribed limits . By Edward Sang , Can the Law of Multiple ...
... Theory of Colour - Sense in Homer . By Professor Blackie , Note on a Geometrical Theorem . By Professor Tait , On the Tabulation of all Fractions whose values are between two prescribed limits . By Edward Sang , Can the Law of Multiple ...
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... Theory of the Progressive Movement of Barometric Depres- sions or Storms ; being in continuation of the Paper read before the Society on July 5 , 1875. By Mr Robert Tennent , On the Thermo - Electric Properties of Charcoal and certain ...
... Theory of the Progressive Movement of Barometric Depres- sions or Storms ; being in continuation of the Paper read before the Society on July 5 , 1875. By Mr Robert Tennent , On the Thermo - Electric Properties of Charcoal and certain ...
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... Theory of Putrefaction and Fermenta- tion . " The Neill Prize was awarded to Mr Charles William Peach , for his " Contributions to Scotch Geology and Zoology . " Gentlemen , an important part of our work as a Society is to publish in a ...
... Theory of Putrefaction and Fermenta- tion . " The Neill Prize was awarded to Mr Charles William Peach , for his " Contributions to Scotch Geology and Zoology . " Gentlemen , an important part of our work as a Society is to publish in a ...
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... theory of the terrace having been made by the sea , might prove to be correct . Sir Charles Lyell in this respect showed an example to all men of science , in caring more for the interests of truth , than for mere consistency . WILLIAM ...
... theory of the terrace having been made by the sea , might prove to be correct . Sir Charles Lyell in this respect showed an example to all men of science , in caring more for the interests of truth , than for mere consistency . WILLIAM ...
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