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In fact, we have no better means of determining the velocity of the circulation than
those proposed by Dr. Moulin, and they must be allowed to be very inadequate
means. With respect to the force with which the blood flows in difl'erent animals, ...
In fact, we have no better means of determining the velocity of the circulation than
those proposed by Dr. Moulin, and they must be allowed to be very inadequate
means. With respect to the force with which the blood flows in difl'erent animals, ...
Page 130
Dr. Fordyce heated at room by means of fines running along the floor, and by
means of boiling water, to the temperature of about 120°, he then stripped himself
to the shirt, and went into the room; the temperature of his body continued at
about ...
Dr. Fordyce heated at room by means of fines running along the floor, and by
means of boiling water, to the temperature of about 120°, he then stripped himself
to the shirt, and went into the room; the temperature of his body continued at
about ...
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A pestilence ravaging Attica, a deputation was sent to Delphi to consult the oracle
of Apollo on the means of removing the destructive disease. The oracle in answer
enjoined them to double the altar of the god. This command appearing of ...
A pestilence ravaging Attica, a deputation was sent to Delphi to consult the oracle
of Apollo on the means of removing the destructive disease. The oracle in answer
enjoined them to double the altar of the god. This command appearing of ...
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Contents
HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION | 1 |
NATURAL HISTORY | 16 |
C5413 II _ On ZOOLOGY | 71 |
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