Nature, Volume 8Sir Norman Lockyer Macmillan Journals Limited, 1873 - Electronic journals |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 85
Page 8
... existence and amount of this venomous property , and the chief object of this paper to - night is , after eliciting the views of the meeting , to suggest to those who may have the opportunity , the desirableness of making observations ...
... existence and amount of this venomous property , and the chief object of this paper to - night is , after eliciting the views of the meeting , to suggest to those who may have the opportunity , the desirableness of making observations ...
Page 9
... existence of space , other than that which we now occupy . This we propose to do , ( a ) by attempting to realise a condition of life in space of two dimensions , and ( B ) by adding the element of diverse motions , to our already known ...
... existence of space , other than that which we now occupy . This we propose to do , ( a ) by attempting to realise a condition of life in space of two dimensions , and ( B ) by adding the element of diverse motions , to our already known ...
Page 10
... existence of new elements altogether . This is produced to a certain extent , as in the above case , in the absorption spectrum . Let me give you another prac- tical application of this principle . Dr. Thudichum , as a result of ...
... existence of new elements altogether . This is produced to a certain extent , as in the above case , in the absorption spectrum . Let me give you another prac- tical application of this principle . Dr. Thudichum , as a result of ...
Page 11
... existence of definite bright rays in the nitre flame , not only at D but at A , a and B , is so extra- ordinary , that it indicates some regular connection between the two classes of phenomena . " The double lines A and B refer to some ...
... existence of definite bright rays in the nitre flame , not only at D but at A , a and B , is so extra- ordinary , that it indicates some regular connection between the two classes of phenomena . " The double lines A and B refer to some ...
Page 14
... existence of numerous open works and tunnels , which , at first sight , were supposed to have been made in the search for silver or some other valuable metal . Prof. Kerr , in his capacity of State Geologist , was led to investi- gate ...
... existence of numerous open works and tunnels , which , at first sight , were supposed to have been made in the search for silver or some other valuable metal . Prof. Kerr , in his capacity of State Geologist , was led to investi- gate ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acid Agassiz Anatomy animals apparatus appear astronomical Bacteria BALFOUR STEWART Biogenesis and Abiogenesis birds body British Cambridge chemical Chemistry chlorophyll chromosphere College colour contains Covent Garden Crown 8vo described direction disc Edition effect electricity examination exhibited experiments fact fish flowers fluid Forbes fossil Gardens geological give Gustav Rose heat hydrogen insects interesting investigation JAMES DAVID FORBES Journal June larva larvæ lectures light lines London MACMILLAN maxillæ means ment method Microscopes Museum Natural History Natural Philosophy numerous Illustrations observations Observatory obtained organic original Owens College P. G. TAIT paper phenomena physical Plates pollen present Prof Professor published regard remarkable Rhabdopleura Royal School scientific Society solar species specimens SPECTROSCOPE spectrum Street surface temperature theory tion Transit of Venus tube University volume xanthophyll Zoological
Popular passages
Page 135 - WEBB.— CELESTIAL OBJECTS FOR COMMON TELESCOPES. By the Rev. TW WEBB, MA, FRAS Fifth Edition, Revised and greatly Enlarged by the Rev. TE ESPIN, MA, FRAS (Two Volumes.) Vol.
Page 20 - The text has all the force and flow of original writing, combining faithfulness to the author's meaning with purity and independence in regard to idiom ; while the historical precision and accuracy pervading the work throughout, speak of the watchful editorial supervision which has been given to every scientific detail. Nothing can well exceed the clearness and delicacy of the illustrative woodcuts, borrowed from the French edition, or the purity and chromatic truth of the coloured plates.
Page 211 - Committees for the several Sections before the beginning of the Meeting. It has therefore become necessary, in order to give an opportunity to the Committees of doing justice to the several Communications, that each Author should prepare an Abstract of his Memoir, of a length suitable for insertion in the published Transactions of the Association, and...
Page 192 - It contains- moreover- some notable instances of English daring and enterprising skill ; it abounds in animated tales of exploits dear to the heart of the British sportsman ; and it will attract even the least studious reader- as the author tells a story well- and can describe nature with uncommon power.
Page 150 - NICHOLSON. A Manual of Zoology, for the use of Students. With a General Introduction on the Principles of Zoology. By HENRY ALLEYNE NICHOLSON, MD, D.Sc., FLS, FGS, Regius Professor of Natural History in the University of Aberdeen.
Page 20 - PAD AND PATENT LEVER, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the Truss (which cannot fail to fit...
Page 130 - Introduction to the Science of Religion, Four Lectures delivered at the Royal Institution ; with Two Essays on False Analogies and the Philosophy of Mythology. By MAX MULLER, MA Crown 8vo.
Page 249 - Guineas each, with every requisite to assist those commencing the study of this interesting science, a knowledge of which affords so much pleasure to the traveller in all parts of the world. * A collection for Five Guineas which will illustrate the recent works on Geology by Ansted, Buckland.
Page 173 - It is generally acknowledged that both Oxford and the country at large suffer greatly from the absence of a body of learned men devoting their lives to the cultivation of science, and to the direction of academical education.
Page 211 - Notice to Contributors of Memoirs. — Authors are reminded that, under an arrangement dating from 1871, the acceptance of Memoirs, and the days on which they are to be read, are now as far as possible determined by Organizing Committees for the several Sections before the beginning of the Meeting.