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Page 155
... hands and feet that is necessary to produce progressive motion . But you will be no swimmer till you can place some confidence in the power of the water to support you : I would there- fore advise the acquiring that confidence in the ...
... hands and feet that is necessary to produce progressive motion . But you will be no swimmer till you can place some confidence in the power of the water to support you : I would there- fore advise the acquiring that confidence in the ...
Page 157
... hands may prevent turning , if he should perceive any tendency to it . 4. That in fresh water , if a man throws himself on his back , near the surface , he cannot long conti- nue in that situation but by proper action of his hands on ...
... hands may prevent turning , if he should perceive any tendency to it . 4. That in fresh water , if a man throws himself on his back , near the surface , he cannot long conti- nue in that situation but by proper action of his hands on ...
Page 136
... hands , for such purposes ; and that if any such encourage- ment is given , it must be by the government of some separate state . This , however , has rarely been done in America ; and when it has been done , it has rarely succeeded so ...
... hands , for such purposes ; and that if any such encourage- ment is given , it must be by the government of some separate state . This , however , has rarely been done in America ; and when it has been done , it has rarely succeeded so ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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