Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... kind , is , I am told , by the attempts of our * Whisky patriots , gaining ground in this wretched country , already too thin of inhabitants . I am , & c . * Whisky is a fpirit diftilled from malt , the making of which poifon , cheap ...
... kind , is , I am told , by the attempts of our * Whisky patriots , gaining ground in this wretched country , already too thin of inhabitants . I am , & c . * Whisky is a fpirit diftilled from malt , the making of which poifon , cheap ...
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... kind is common turpentine , neither tranfparent , nor fo liquid as the former ; and this Mr. Ray taketh to flow from the mountain pine . All these turpentines are useful in the fame inten- tions . Theophraftus faith the best refin or ...
... kind is common turpentine , neither tranfparent , nor fo liquid as the former ; and this Mr. Ray taketh to flow from the mountain pine . All these turpentines are useful in the fame inten- tions . Theophraftus faith the best refin or ...
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... kind from other foffils . But thus much is certain , that the medicinal virtues of amber are to be found in the balfamic juices of pines and firs . Particularly the virtues of the most valuable pre- paration , I mean falt of amber , are ...
... kind from other foffils . But thus much is certain , that the medicinal virtues of amber are to be found in the balfamic juices of pines and firs . Particularly the virtues of the most valuable pre- paration , I mean falt of amber , are ...
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... kind , and are provided with organs nicely fitted for all thofe ufes . 30. The fap veffels are obferved to be fine tubes running up through the trunk from the root . Secretory veffels are found in the bark , buds , leaves , and flowers ...
... kind , and are provided with organs nicely fitted for all thofe ufes . 30. The fap veffels are obferved to be fine tubes running up through the trunk from the root . Secretory veffels are found in the bark , buds , leaves , and flowers ...
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... kind . 65. The ufe of chalybeat waters , however excel- lent for the nerves and ftomach , is often fufpended by colds and inflammatory diforders ; in which they are acknowledged to be very dangerous . Whereas tar - water is fo far from ...
... kind . 65. The ufe of chalybeat waters , however excel- lent for the nerves and ftomach , is often fufpended by colds and inflammatory diforders ; in which they are acknowledged to be very dangerous . Whereas tar - water is fo far from ...
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