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... principal or subordinate , occurring in f ( p ) , of the same order , and with a
common index ; dj , dq , & c . , being whole numbers , less than 8 ; while P is an
expression involving only such surds , occurring in f ( p ) , as are of lower orders
than ...
... principal or subordinate , occurring in f ( p ) , of the same order , and with a
common index ; dj , dq , & c . , being whole numbers , less than 8 ; while P is an
expression involving only such surds , occurring in f ( p ) , as are of lower orders
than ...
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8 , involve only surds of lower orders than those whose powers constitute the
factors of X ,, X. , & c . , and since the coefficients of the terms , X , .......... , X , in ( 6
) , are all distinct from zero , it follows that equation ( 6 ) is of the same character
as ...
8 , involve only surds of lower orders than those whose powers constitute the
factors of X ,, X. , & c . , and since the coefficients of the terms , X , .......... , X , in ( 6
) , are all distinct from zero , it follows that equation ( 6 ) is of the same character
as ...
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Then the surds occurring in F ( p ) are all of lower orders than Y . , Yi , & c . ;
hence they are all of lower orders than the nih . But we are at present reasoning
on the hypothesis that the law sought to be established in the Proposition holds
for all ...
Then the surds occurring in F ( p ) are all of lower orders than Y . , Yi , & c . ;
hence they are all of lower orders than the nih . But we are at present reasoning
on the hypothesis that the law sought to be established in the Proposition holds
for all ...
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... ancient denuding forces of an action both prior and subsequent to the
deposition of the Drift ; and , as a corollary to this action , of the much lower level
of the land , relative to the water , at a comparatively recent period of geological
history .
... ancient denuding forces of an action both prior and subsequent to the
deposition of the Drift ; and , as a corollary to this action , of the much lower level
of the land , relative to the water , at a comparatively recent period of geological
history .
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Of these , the upper are thinbedded ( passing indeed into shales , ) and are
exceedingly fossiliferous ; whilst the lower are thick - bedded and almost destitute
of fossils . These lower beds are well displayed at the quarries on Ox Point , and
at ...
Of these , the upper are thinbedded ( passing indeed into shales , ) and are
exceedingly fossiliferous ; whilst the lower are thick - bedded and almost destitute
of fossils . These lower beds are well displayed at the quarries on Ox Point , and
at ...
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Page 192 - A sight most horrible and disgusting broke upon us as we ascended a sand dune overhanging the little dell in which the pound was built. Within a circular fence 120 feet broad, constructed of the trunks of trees, laced with withes together, and braced by outside supports, lay tossed in every conceivable position over two hundred dead buffalo. From old bulls to calves of three months old, animals of every age were huddled together in all the forced attitudes of violent death.
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Page 193 - ... climb to the top of the fence, and, with the hunters who have followed closely in the rear of the buffalo, spear or shoot with bows and arrows or fire-arms at the bewildered animals, rapidly becoming frantic with rage and terror, within the narrow limits of the pound.