Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ...Dublin printed, London reprinted, for W. Innys & C. Hitch, & C. Davis, 1744 - 174 pages |
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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
A body , therefore , either animal or vegetable , may be considered as an
organised system of tubes and vessels , containing several sorts of Auids . And
as Auids are moved through the vessels of animal bodies , by the systole and
diaftole of ...
A body , therefore , either animal or vegetable , may be considered as an
organised system of tubes and vessels , containing several sorts of Auids . And
as Auids are moved through the vessels of animal bodies , by the systole and
diaftole of ...
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It is an opinion received by many , that the sap circulates in plants as the blood in
animals : that it ascends through capillary arteries in the trunk , into which are
inofculated other vessels of the bark answering to veins , which bring back to the
...
It is an opinion received by many , that the sap circulates in plants as the blood in
animals : that it ascends through capillary arteries in the trunk , into which are
inofculated other vessels of the bark answering to veins , which bring back to the
...
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... circulating of the sap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries , and thence
returning , by inosculations , through the veins or bark vessels to the root or
lacteals again , is in no sort conformable or analogous to the circulation of the
blood .
... circulating of the sap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries , and thence
returning , by inosculations , through the veins or bark vessels to the root or
lacteals again , is in no sort conformable or analogous to the circulation of the
blood .
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But this seemeth an acid so thoroughly concocted , fo gentle , bland , and
temperate , and withal a spirit fo fine and volatile , as readily to enter the smallest
vessels , and be assimilated with the utmost ease . 49. If any one were minded to
...
But this seemeth an acid so thoroughly concocted , fo gentle , bland , and
temperate , and withal a spirit fo fine and volatile , as readily to enter the smallest
vessels , and be assimilated with the utmost ease . 49. If any one were minded to
...
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| Title | Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ... |
| Author | George Berkeley |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Dublin printed, London reprinted, for W. Innys & C. Hitch, & C. Davis, 1744 |
| Original from | Austria Rahvusraamatukogu |
| Digitized | 13 mai 2013 |
| Length | 174 pages |
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