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, and C. Hitch, in Pater-noster-row; and C. Davis in Holbourn., 1744 - 164 pages |
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Page 12
There is , as hath been already observed , more or less oil and balsam in all
evergreen trees , which retains the acid spirit , that principle of life and verdure ;
the not retaining whereof in sufficient quantity , causeth other plants to droop and
...
There is , as hath been already observed , more or less oil and balsam in all
evergreen trees , which retains the acid spirit , that principle of life and verdure ;
the not retaining whereof in sufficient quantity , causeth other plants to droop and
...
Page 15
Those who have examined the structure of trees and plants by microscopes ,
have discovered an admirable variety of fine capillary tubes and vessels , fitted
for several purposes , as the imbibing or attracting of proper nourishment , the ...
Those who have examined the structure of trees and plants by microscopes ,
have discovered an admirable variety of fine capillary tubes and vessels , fitted
for several purposes , as the imbibing or attracting of proper nourishment , the ...
Page 16
And perhaps some will think it not unreasonable to suppose the mechanism of
plants more curious than even that of ... if we consider not only the several juices
secreted by different parts of the same plant , but also , the endless variety of ...
And perhaps some will think it not unreasonable to suppose the mechanism of
plants more curious than even that of ... if we consider not only the several juices
secreted by different parts of the same plant , but also , the endless variety of ...
Page 17
And , indeed , what share of a plant ' s nourishment is drawn through the leaves
and bark , from that ambient heterogeneous Auid called air , is not easy to say . It
seems very considerable and altogether necessary , as well to vegetable as ...
And , indeed , what share of a plant ' s nourishment is drawn through the leaves
and bark , from that ambient heterogeneous Auid called air , is not easy to say . It
seems very considerable and altogether necessary , as well to vegetable as ...
Page 18
Only I cannot help observing , that the vulgar argument from analogy between
plants and animals Joseth much of it ' s force , if it be considered , that the
supposed circulating of the fap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries ,
and thence ...
Only I cannot help observing , that the vulgar argument from analogy between
plants and animals Joseth much of it ' s force , if it be considered , that the
supposed circulating of the fap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries ,
and thence ...
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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 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 |
| Contributors | Margaret Rhames, William Bowyer, William Innys, Charles Hitch, Charles Davis |
| Publisher | Dublin printed, London re-printed, for W. Innys, and C. Hitch, in Pater-noster-row; and C. Davis in Holbourn., 1744 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 20 apr. 2009 |
| Length | 164 pages |
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