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... observations , was found to be 29.948 inches , and its greatest range 28 to 31 inches . In observing the barometer ... observation be found . If the altitude of the place above the level of the sea be known , the mean height of the ba ...
... observations , was found to be 29.948 inches , and its greatest range 28 to 31 inches . In observing the barometer ... observation be found . If the altitude of the place above the level of the sea be known , the mean height of the ba ...
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... observation is not known , which will be most generally the case , a register of the height of the barometer should be ... observed above this point . cury For the measurement of heights , the scale of this instrument is made to read off ...
... observation is not known , which will be most generally the case , a register of the height of the barometer should be ... observed above this point . cury For the measurement of heights , the scale of this instrument is made to read off ...
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... observation . The method of using the barometer for the purpose in question , is to observe its height at the lower ... observed at the same moment as that at the upper , by signals , or at times previously fixed upon by the observers ...
... observation . The method of using the barometer for the purpose in question , is to observe its height at the lower ... observed at the same moment as that at the upper , by signals , or at times previously fixed upon by the observers ...
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... observed , as indicated by the lower end of the index , or that next the mercury ; and is again left in nearly a horizontal position for the next observation . This instrument was very imperfect in its first construction ; the use of ...
... observed , as indicated by the lower end of the index , or that next the mercury ; and is again left in nearly a horizontal position for the next observation . This instrument was very imperfect in its first construction ; the use of ...
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... observed , which is indicated by the upper end of the index , or that farthest from the bulb . In both cases , the ... observation , should be placed in a position where they are not exposed to sunshine directly , or reflection of any ...
... observed , which is indicated by the upper end of the index , or that farthest from the bulb . In both cases , the ... observation , should be placed in a position where they are not exposed to sunshine directly , or reflection of any ...
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Page 972 - How sleep the brave, who sink to rest, By all their country's wishes blest ! When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
Page 512 - And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven ; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.
Page 840 - Horribly beautiful ! but on the verge, From side to side, beneath the glittering morn, An Iris sits, amidst the infernal surge, Like Hope upon a death.bed, and, unworn Its steady dyes, while all around is torn By the distracted waters, bears serene Its brilliant hues with all their beams unshorn : Resembling, 'mid the torture of the scene, Love watching Madness with unalterable mien.
Page 523 - Hodmadods have: and setting aside their human shape, they differ but little from brutes. They are tall, straight-bodied, and thin, with small, long limbs. They have great heads, round foreheads, and great brows. Their eyelids are always half closed, to keep the flies out of their eyes...
Page 136 - Suddenly there burst forth a general cry of "Here they come !" The noise which they made, though yet distant, reminded me of a hard gale at sea passing through the rigging of a close-reefed vessel. As the birds arrived, and passed over me, I felt a current of air that surprised me. Thousands were soon knocked down by the pole men.
Page 367 - Out of every corner of the woods and glens they came creeping forth upon their hands, for their legs could not bear them; they looked like anatomies of death ; they spake like ghosts crying out of their graves...
Page 378 - Many were the attempts of the neighbouring youths to get at this eyry : the difficulty whetted their inclinations, and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But, when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that the most daring lads were awed, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on, nest upon nest, in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived in which the wood was to be levelled. It was...
Page 146 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Page 136 - Thousands were soon knocked down by the pole-men. The birds continued to pour in. The fires were lighted, and a magnificent, as well as wonderful and almost terrifying, sight presented itself. The Pigeons, arriving by thousands, alighted everywhere, one above another, until solid masses as large as hogsheads were formed on the branches all round.
Page 146 - Every tax ought to be levied at the time, or in the manner, in which it is most likely to be convenient for the contributor to pay it.