Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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Page 55
... wherein I have found tar - water fo fuccessful . Per- fons more delicate than ordinary may render it palatable , by mixing a drop of the chemical oil of nutmegs , or a fpoonful of mountain wine in each glafs . It may not be amifs to ...
... wherein I have found tar - water fo fuccessful . Per- fons more delicate than ordinary may render it palatable , by mixing a drop of the chemical oil of nutmegs , or a fpoonful of mountain wine in each glafs . It may not be amifs to ...
Page 64
... wherein are contained , the peculiar flavour and odour , the specific quali- ties and virtues of the plant . 137. These native spirits or vegetable fouls are all breathed or exhaled into the air , which seems the receptacle as well as ...
... wherein are contained , the peculiar flavour and odour , the specific quali- ties and virtues of the plant . 137. These native spirits or vegetable fouls are all breathed or exhaled into the air , which seems the receptacle as well as ...
Page 67
... wherein flame cannot be kindled . As is evident in the Grotto del cane near Naples . And here it oc- curs , to recommend the plunging them into cold water , as an experiment to be tried on perfons af- fected by breathing a poisonous ...
... wherein flame cannot be kindled . As is evident in the Grotto del cane near Naples . And here it oc- curs , to recommend the plunging them into cold water , as an experiment to be tried on perfons af- fected by breathing a poisonous ...
Page 82
... wherein and whereby fhe acts ; even fo the spirit of the world , that active fiery æthereal fubftance of light , that permeates and animates the whole fyftem , is fuppofed to cloath the foul , which cloaths the mind of the uni- verfe ...
... wherein and whereby fhe acts ; even fo the spirit of the world , that active fiery æthereal fubftance of light , that permeates and animates the whole fyftem , is fuppofed to cloath the foul , which cloaths the mind of the uni- verfe ...
Page 88
... wherein they are pro- duced and nourished . 191. As water acts upon falt , or aqua fortis up- on iron , fo fire diffolves all other bodies . Fire , air , and water are all three menftruums : but the two laft seem to derive all their ...
... wherein they are pro- duced and nourished . 191. As water acts upon falt , or aqua fortis up- on iron , fo fire diffolves all other bodies . Fire , air , and water are all three menftruums : but the two laft seem to derive all their ...
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