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For shells are found in abundance in a geat variety of rocks and positions; they
constitute the medals of the ancient world; and from an accurate acquaintance
with their different species, and with the nature of the 418111181! that inhabited ...
For shells are found in abundance in a geat variety of rocks and positions; they
constitute the medals of the ancient world; and from an accurate acquaintance
with their different species, and with the nature of the 418111181! that inhabited ...
Page 85
His opinions were still further confirmed by several other Members of the Society ;
but being conscious of a deficiency of accurate knowledge, he withdrew his
paper, and formed the resolution of making a set of observations on corralines in
...
His opinions were still further confirmed by several other Members of the Society ;
but being conscious of a deficiency of accurate knowledge, he withdrew his
paper, and formed the resolution of making a set of observations on corralines in
...
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His practice. of Hippocrates still remains, from which a pretty accurate estimate
may be formed of his knowledge and practice. His description of diseases is very
accurate and complete, and has not been surpassed by any succeeding writer.
His practice. of Hippocrates still remains, from which a pretty accurate estimate
may be formed of his knowledge and practice. His description of diseases is very
accurate and complete, and has not been surpassed by any succeeding writer.
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Contents
HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION | 1 |
NATURAL HISTORY | 16 |
C5413 II _ On ZOOLOGY | 71 |
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