Chambers's Information for the People: A Popular EncyclopædiaJ. & J.L., 1865 |
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... less than fourteen - fifteenths . He probably over - estimated the loss considerably ; but that a very large portion of the power of fuel is forfeited in the use of common chimneys , is just as certain as it is that an open fire is an ...
... less than fourteen - fifteenths . He probably over - estimated the loss considerably ; but that a very large portion of the power of fuel is forfeited in the use of common chimneys , is just as certain as it is that an open fire is an ...
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... less brilliant than daylight , its weakening effect upon the eye is perceived in a greater degree . For example , let the same experiment be re- peated by candle or gas - light . The exposed eye will be found now to be more weak than in ...
... less brilliant than daylight , its weakening effect upon the eye is perceived in a greater degree . For example , let the same experiment be re- peated by candle or gas - light . The exposed eye will be found now to be more weak than in ...
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... less ; now , chemistry teaches that every measure of this gas requires for its perfect com- bustion ten measures of atmospheric air , thus making from a ton of coal a gaseous mixture of about 100,000 cubic feet . With more or with less ...
... less ; now , chemistry teaches that every measure of this gas requires for its perfect com- bustion ten measures of atmospheric air , thus making from a ton of coal a gaseous mixture of about 100,000 cubic feet . With more or with less ...
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... less ancient , and as many of these buildings are now in too dilapidated a state to be easily copied , recourse is had to such initiative restora- tions , in drawings and models , as can be made out from the fragments and ruins which ...
... less ancient , and as many of these buildings are now in too dilapidated a state to be easily copied , recourse is had to such initiative restora- tions , in drawings and models , as can be made out from the fragments and ruins which ...
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... less liable to fracture ; but when they are not approached , it is better to leave the flutes plain . They are sometimes sculptured , but this should only be in highly enriched orders . The flutes are twenty - four in number , and ...
... less liable to fracture ; but when they are not approached , it is better to leave the flutes plain . They are sometimes sculptured , but this should only be in highly enriched orders . The flutes are twenty - four in number , and ...
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