American Mechanics' Magazine, 1–2. köideJ.V. Seaman, 1825 |
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Page 5
... centre of plate 4. is a star with circular radii , formed by portions only of circles eccentric to each other . Plate 5. is , aspecimen of that ornament which is so frequently seen in watch - cases , and has somewhat the appearance of a ...
... centre of plate 4. is a star with circular radii , formed by portions only of circles eccentric to each other . Plate 5. is , aspecimen of that ornament which is so frequently seen in watch - cases , and has somewhat the appearance of a ...
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... centre of commerce , arts , and elegancies - is surely an object highly The Schweinfurt Green Dye , which deserving the attention of Govern- has recently acquired great reputa- ment . And if only the sum of three tion on the Continent ...
... centre of commerce , arts , and elegancies - is surely an object highly The Schweinfurt Green Dye , which deserving the attention of Govern- has recently acquired great reputa- ment . And if only the sum of three tion on the Continent ...
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... centre for a pipe placed at each extremity , as in the Professor's arrangement . A more particular description of the Plate we re- serve for our next number . TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . SIR , " Scire meum nihil est , nisi me ...
... centre for a pipe placed at each extremity , as in the Professor's arrangement . A more particular description of the Plate we re- serve for our next number . TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . SIR , " Scire meum nihil est , nisi me ...
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... centre . 15. A way to make a boat work itself against wind and tide , yea , both without the help of man or beast ; yet so that the wind or tide , though directly opposite , shall force the ship or boat against itself , and in no point ...
... centre . 15. A way to make a boat work itself against wind and tide , yea , both without the help of man or beast ; yet so that the wind or tide , though directly opposite , shall force the ship or boat against itself , and in no point ...
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... centre than those of the mounting side , and yet equal in number and heft to ( 9 ) the one side as the other . A most incredible thing , if not seen , but tried before the late king ( of blessed memory ) ( 10 ) in the Tower , by my ...
... centre than those of the mounting side , and yet equal in number and heft to ( 9 ) the one side as the other . A most incredible thing , if not seen , but tried before the late king ( of blessed memory ) ( 10 ) in the Tower , by my ...
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