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Page 59
... measures , in order to correct and prevent the return of the evil : but it may be much questioned whether their interference , except as far as it relates to procuring an immediate supply by im- portation , and recommending economy in ...
... measures , in order to correct and prevent the return of the evil : but it may be much questioned whether their interference , except as far as it relates to procuring an immediate supply by im- portation , and recommending economy in ...
Page 531
... measures of the earth's meridian : but , since a more exact determination of the length of the earth's meridian was expected from new measurements and calculations , the adopted metre was called the provisional metre , to be employed ...
... measures of the earth's meridian : but , since a more exact determination of the length of the earth's meridian was expected from new measurements and calculations , the adopted metre was called the provisional metre , to be employed ...
Page 533
... measures , were attached to it . The area of one of its sides was meant to be a standard for the measurement of surfaces ; and the pyramid , from its situation and form , was intended to serve astronomi- cal purposes . ( See p . 519. of ...
... measures , were attached to it . The area of one of its sides was meant to be a standard for the measurement of surfaces ; and the pyramid , from its situation and form , was intended to serve astronomi- cal purposes . ( See p . 519. of ...
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