The Quarterly Journal of Science, Volume 3John Churchill and Sons, 1866 - Science |
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been thought unnatural . From the clearness of the atmosphere , the light given by the stars and planets was sufficient to enable me to write my observations , and Venus left a faint glimmering streak of light on a wreath of snow close ...
been thought unnatural . From the clearness of the atmosphere , the light given by the stars and planets was sufficient to enable me to write my observations , and Venus left a faint glimmering streak of light on a wreath of snow close ...
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... given are perfectly correct . The bottom of the crater was unpleasantly hot , and the air so filled with vapours of sulphurous acid that I was continually sneezing , and the lungs felt sore and pained . The surface was covered with most ...
... given are perfectly correct . The bottom of the crater was unpleasantly hot , and the air so filled with vapours of sulphurous acid that I was continually sneezing , and the lungs felt sore and pained . The surface was covered with most ...
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... outward signs of pain . The breathing is now slow , very laborious , and moaning or grunting . Pulse slow and small . Where purgatives have not been given there is great distention of the 1866. ] 27 The Cattle Plague .
... outward signs of pain . The breathing is now slow , very laborious , and moaning or grunting . Pulse slow and small . Where purgatives have not been given there is great distention of the 1866. ] 27 The Cattle Plague .
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have not been given there is great distention of the abdomen , and obstinate constipation . The fluid and sometimes ... given night and morning , or , if requisite , oftener , until scouring is produced . Afterwards an occasional bottle ...
have not been given there is great distention of the abdomen , and obstinate constipation . The fluid and sometimes ... given night and morning , or , if requisite , oftener , until scouring is produced . Afterwards an occasional bottle ...
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... given in doses of 11⁄2 oz . of the powder . This tonic in the early period of convalescence is combined with the stimulant , and at a later period with a quart of good sweet ale given once daily . It is best administered at night . With ...
... given in doses of 11⁄2 oz . of the powder . This tonic in the early period of convalescence is combined with the stimulant , and at a later period with a quart of good sweet ale given once daily . It is best administered at night . With ...
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