The Popular Science Monthly, Volume 17D. Appleton, 1880 - Science |
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acid action æsthetic animals apparatus appear archæology become Belemnite birds body called caoutchouc carbon carbonic acid cause chemical chemistry color coöperation developed direction disease earth effect electric energy existence exogamous experiments eyes fact feeling feet force G. P. Putnam's Sons George Boole give Goethe heat human hundred idea important inches influence insects interest investigation knowledge larvæ less light mass matter means ment mental method metres mind moral movement natural Newton objects observed organs Origin of Species original pass persons phenomena physical plants polyandry practical present pressure principles produced Professor question race radicles regard relation remarkable reversible engine Salpêtrière scientific selenium sense Society sound species substance supposed surface temperature tendrils theory things tion tribe Wöhler Yale College Zadig
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