Transactions of the Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art, Volume 5Devonshire Press, 1872 - Devon (England) List of members in each volume. |
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... discovered other bone caverns at Oreston , sent the fossils to Mr. John Barrow , and with them the following letter , which was read to the Royal Society , February 6 , 1823. † ] " Plymouth , 19th August , 1822 . Dear Sir , In ...
... discovered other bone caverns at Oreston , sent the fossils to Mr. John Barrow , and with them the following letter , which was read to the Royal Society , February 6 , 1823. † ] " Plymouth , 19th August , 1822 . Dear Sir , In ...
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... discovered in 1816 , although the greatest care was taken to collect every bone contained in it , those of the rhinoceros alone were found . " In those of 1820 , one cavern contained bones and teeth of the bear ; while another ...
... discovered in 1816 , although the greatest care was taken to collect every bone contained in it , those of the rhinoceros alone were found . " In those of 1820 , one cavern contained bones and teeth of the bear ; while another ...
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... discovered . This fact is admitted , but present appearances lead to no conclusion , as to the past . The aperture may have been filled up , either by the immediate action of the Deluge ; the mouldering effect of the elements , or that ...
... discovered . This fact is admitted , but present appearances lead to no conclusion , as to the past . The aperture may have been filled up , either by the immediate action of the Deluge ; the mouldering effect of the elements , or that ...
Contents
List of Officers | 5 |
Charles Babbage F R S S S Bastard William | 35 |
What is Grimspound? By G Wareing Ormerod M A F G | 41 |
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