Transactions of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts, Volume 5Neill & Company, 1861 - Industrial arts Vol. 1- includes the proceedings of the society. |
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... tion , in which we believe the whole Society shares , otherwise than thus ; but we trust that this statement will procure for Mr Sang that recognition of his originality and priority which we feel to be his due , and increase the renown ...
... tion , in which we believe the whole Society shares , otherwise than thus ; but we trust that this statement will procure for Mr Sang that recognition of his originality and priority which we feel to be his due , and increase the renown ...
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... tion , so liable to demoralize both the inspector and the in- spected , much may be done towards the abatement of adul- teration of many articles , by the extension of two principles long recognised in different callings : the one Sale ...
... tion , so liable to demoralize both the inspector and the in- spected , much may be done towards the abatement of adul- teration of many articles , by the extension of two principles long recognised in different callings : the one Sale ...
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... tion of the platform . Having performed these adjustments , and brought the ho- rizon of the sea into the field of view , I was delighted to find it remain there , absolutely uninfluenced by the rolling and pitching of the yacht ; nay ...
... tion of the platform . Having performed these adjustments , and brought the ho- rizon of the sea into the field of view , I was delighted to find it remain there , absolutely uninfluenced by the rolling and pitching of the yacht ; nay ...
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... and yet force the water at the latter por- tion of its course to act against gravity , and thus retard its velocity . These falls are massive structures , bridged over , and. A Short Description of the Ganges Canal . 25.
... and yet force the water at the latter por- tion of its course to act against gravity , and thus retard its velocity . These falls are massive structures , bridged over , and. A Short Description of the Ganges Canal . 25.
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... tion of their course , they seldom continue flowing in any one direction for two consecutive floods , and even during a very heavy flood they may take two or three courses in as many hours . Though I had made the embankments to protect ...
... tion of their course , they seldom continue flowing in any one direction for two consecutive floods , and even during a very heavy flood they may take two or three courses in as many hours . Though I had made the embankments to protect ...
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