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 - 174 pages |
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... be poured off and kept for use , no more being made from the fame tår , which may still serve for common purposes . i 2 This.cold infusion of tar hath been used in fome of our colonies , as a preservative or preparative against the ...
... be poured off and kept for use , no more being made from the fame tår , which may still serve for common purposes . i 2 This.cold infusion of tar hath been used in fome of our colonies , as a preservative or preparative against the ...
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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 intermit drinking the tar - water .
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 intermit drinking the tar - water .
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I believe it to be of great use in a dropsy , having known it cure a very bad anasarca in a person whose thirst , though very extraordinary , was in a Thort time removed by the drinking of tar - water . 7.
I believe it to be of great use in a dropsy , having known it cure a very bad anasarca in a person whose thirst , though very extraordinary , was in a Thort time removed by the drinking of tar - water . 7.
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... those drugs are found in tar - water , without heating the blood , or disordering the stomach , is confirmed by experience : and particularly that pthisical and asthmatic perfons receive speedy and great relief from the use of it .
... those drugs are found in tar - water , without heating the blood , or disordering the stomach , is confirmed by experience : and particularly that pthisical and asthmatic perfons receive speedy and great relief from the use of it .
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What use they made , of these liquors anciently I know not : but it may be presumed they were used in medicine , though at present , for ought I can find , they are pot used at all . 15. From the manner of procuring car ( b ) it plainly ...
What use they made , of these liquors anciently I know not : but it may be presumed they were used in medicine , though at present , for ought I can find , they are pot used at all . 15. From the manner of procuring car ( b ) it plainly ...
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| Pealkiri | 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 |
| Autor | George Berkeley |
| Contributors | 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 | 27 mai 2009 |
| Length | 174 pages |
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