Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water, and Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from AnotherDublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, C. Hitch, and C. Davis, 1744 - 174 pages |
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Page 4
But as this method produceth tarwater of different degrees of strength , I chufe to
make it in the following manner : Pour a gallon of cold water on a quart of tar ,
and stir and mix them thoroughly with a fadle or Ant stick for the space of three or
...
But as this method produceth tarwater of different degrees of strength , I chufe to
make it in the following manner : Pour a gallon of cold water on a quart of tar ,
and stir and mix them thoroughly with a fadle or Ant stick for the space of three or
...
Page 5
Several were preserved from taking the smallpox by the use of this liquor : others
had it in the mildest manner , and others that they might be able to take the
infection , were obliged to intermic drinking the tar - water . I have found it may be
...
Several were preserved from taking the smallpox by the use of this liquor : others
had it in the mildest manner , and others that they might be able to take the
infection , were obliged to intermic drinking the tar - water . I have found it may be
...
Page 9
From the manner of procuring tar ( a ) it plainly appears to be a natural production
, lodged in the vessels of the tree , whence it is only freed and let loose ( not
made ) by burning . If we may believe Pliny , the first running or tar was called ...
From the manner of procuring tar ( a ) it plainly appears to be a natural production
, lodged in the vessels of the tree , whence it is only freed and let loose ( not
made ) by burning . If we may believe Pliny , the first running or tar was called ...
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In which reciprocation , Hippocrates supposeth the manner of nature's acting , for
the nourishment and health of animal bodies , chief ly to consist . And , indeed ,
what share of a plant's nourishment is drawn through the leaves and bark , from ...
In which reciprocation , Hippocrates supposeth the manner of nature's acting , for
the nourishment and health of animal bodies , chief ly to consist . And , indeed ,
what share of a plant's nourishment is drawn through the leaves and bark , from ...
Page 18
... by the several parts and motions whereof , the crude juices admitted through
the absorbent vessels , whether of the root , trunk , or branches , are variously
mixed , separated , altered , digested , and exalted in a very wonderful manner .
... by the several parts and motions whereof , the crude juices admitted through
the absorbent vessels , whether of the root , trunk , or branches , are variously
mixed , separated , altered , digested , and exalted in a very wonderful manner .
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| Title | Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water, and Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another Eighteenth Century English short title catalogue Eighteenth Century collection 8128. number of Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature Siris: a Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water,: And Divers Other Subjects Connected Together and Arising One from Another, George Berkeley |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Dublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, C. Hitch, and C. Davis, 1744 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 20 apr. 2009 |
| Length | 174 pages |
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