The Annals of Philosophy, Volume 7Thomas Thomson Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy., 1816 |
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... angle of inclina- tion . Dr. Brewster conceives that these fringes may be explained by Newton's Theory of Fits of easy Reflection and Transmission of Light . A curious set of observations on the colours exhibited by thin plates of glass ...
... angle of inclina- tion . Dr. Brewster conceives that these fringes may be explained by Newton's Theory of Fits of easy Reflection and Transmission of Light . A curious set of observations on the colours exhibited by thin plates of glass ...
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... Angles of the Primitive Crystals of Quartz , and of the Sulphate of Barytes , by W. Phillips , Esq . M. G. S. was read . M. Hay , in his Tableau Comparatif , has stated the angles of the primitive crystals of quartz at 94 ° 24 ′ and 85 ...
... Angles of the Primitive Crystals of Quartz , and of the Sulphate of Barytes , by W. Phillips , Esq . M. G. S. was read . M. Hay , in his Tableau Comparatif , has stated the angles of the primitive crystals of quartz at 94 ° 24 ′ and 85 ...
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... angle in diffe- rent crystals was found to occur , amounting to at least 26 ' . He then examined some good cleavages in the direction of the primitive planes , and found six of them agree perfectly in giving 101 ° 42 ′ for the obtuse angle ...
... angle in diffe- rent crystals was found to occur , amounting to at least 26 ' . He then examined some good cleavages in the direction of the primitive planes , and found six of them agree perfectly in giving 101 ° 42 ′ for the obtuse angle ...
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... angles of 45 ° , 135 ° , 225 , and 315 ° . The regular dials are the verticals of south , north , east , west ; the four others are in the intermediate positions . Vitruvius , who has described this Tower of the Winds in the sixth ...
... angles of 45 ° , 135 ° , 225 , and 315 ° . The regular dials are the verticals of south , north , east , west ; the four others are in the intermediate positions . Vitruvius , who has described this Tower of the Winds in the sixth ...
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... angle , and remarked further , that this curve would cross the equator in different points at each demi - revolution which it made round the spheroid . It was from this singular property , as well as from the continual variation of the ...
... angle , and remarked further , that this curve would cross the equator in different points at each demi - revolution which it made round the spheroid . It was from this singular property , as well as from the continual variation of the ...
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Page 169 - Theory of Moral Sentiments and in the Wealth of Nations. The Society therefore, I am persuaded, will listen with pleasure to the following short account of them, for which I am indebted to a gentleman who was formerly one of Mr. Smith's pupils, and who continued till his death to be one of his most intimate and valued friends.
Page 419 - While in the enjoyment of health, he had conversed with a friend on the subject of his death, and expressed a wish to be buried in some rural spot, sacred to peace and solitude, whither the charms of nature might invite the steps of the votary of the Muses, and the lover of science, and where the birds might sing over his grave.
Page 172 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Await alike the inevitable hour — The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Page 342 - Mississippi ; and believing that my services might be of advantage to some of these parties, in promoting your Excellency's design, while the best opportunities would be afforded me of procuring subjects for the work which I have so much at heart ; under these impressions I beg leave to offer myself for any of these expeditions ; and can be ready at a short notice to attend your Excellency's orders.
Page 163 - Telegraphic communications, with as much rapidity, and perhaps less expense, than any hitherto employed. I do not know how far experiment has determined Galvanic action, to be communicated by means of wires; but there is no reason to suppose it confined, as to limits, certainly not as to time. Now by means of apparatus, fixed at certain distances, as telegraphic stations; by tubes for the decomposition of water and of metallic salts, &c.
Page 74 - Near to the 18th mile mark (it is to be observed that the measure commences from Emu Ford), a pile of stones attracted attention. It is close to the line of road, on the top of a rugged and abrupt ascent, and is supposed to have been placed there by Mr. Caley, as the extreme limit of his tour. Hence the Governor gave that part of the mountain the name of Caley's Repulse.
Page 413 - I bade adieu to Louisville, to which place I had four letters of recommendation, and was taught to expect much of everything there; but neither received one act of civility from those to whom I was recommended, one subscriber, nor one new bird; though I delivered my letters, ransacked the woods repeatedly, and visited all the characters likely to subscribe. Science or literature has not one friend in this place.
Page 337 - I shall have a few days' vacancy, and mean to be in town chief part of the time. I am most earnestly bent on pursuing my plan of making a collection of all the birds in this part of North America. Now I don't want you to throw cold water, as Shakspeare says, on this notion, Quixotic as it may appear.
Page 244 - Light ; exhibiting a summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery best calculated for illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with...
Page 158 - These several Lectures are so arranged, that no two of them interfere in the hours of attendance; and the whole is calculated to form a complete course of medical and chirurgical instruction.