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Page 209
... observed flames from Vesuvius . I forbear to quote in this place passages from more ancient authors . It is true that many of them , in describing volcanic phenomena , some- times mention flames ; but it is evident that they paid no ...
... observed flames from Vesuvius . I forbear to quote in this place passages from more ancient authors . It is true that many of them , in describing volcanic phenomena , some- times mention flames ; but it is evident that they paid no ...
Page 210
... observed was of a very decided violet - red color . It was very obvious that the gas which produced it became inflamed by contact with the air , because it burned only on the circumference of the column , and in the interior was obscure ...
... observed was of a very decided violet - red color . It was very obvious that the gas which produced it became inflamed by contact with the air , because it burned only on the circumference of the column , and in the interior was obscure ...
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... observed that he had avoided the error of deviate from living nature . I recognized the utmost artists of less genius , who , in showing their learning , accuracy of anatomy in the great artist's studies ; in his pen - and - ink ...
... observed that he had avoided the error of deviate from living nature . I recognized the utmost artists of less genius , who , in showing their learning , accuracy of anatomy in the great artist's studies ; in his pen - and - ink ...
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Simpsons Discoveries on the North Coast of America | 2 |
The Mauvais Pas | 8 |
Oh ask me not how long | 61 |
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