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... earth . We knew be- fore , that putrid animal substances were converted into sweet vegetables , when mixed with the earth , and applied as manure ; and now it seems that the same putrid substances , mixed with the air , have a similar ...
... earth . We knew be- fore , that putrid animal substances were converted into sweet vegetables , when mixed with the earth , and applied as manure ; and now it seems that the same putrid substances , mixed with the air , have a similar ...
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... earth ; in which case , as soon as they come near enough ( that is , within the striking distance ) or meet with a conductor , the fluid quits them and strikes into the earth . A cloud fully charged with this fluid , if so high as to be ...
... earth ; in which case , as soon as they come near enough ( that is , within the striking distance ) or meet with a conductor , the fluid quits them and strikes into the earth . A cloud fully charged with this fluid , if so high as to be ...
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... earth ( like leaf gold in electrical experiments ) often serve as partial conductors for the lightning , which proceeds from one of them to another , and by their help comes within the striking distance to the earth or a build- ing . It ...
... earth ( like leaf gold in electrical experiments ) often serve as partial conductors for the lightning , which proceeds from one of them to another , and by their help comes within the striking distance to the earth or a build- ing . It ...
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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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