The Works of Francis Bacon, Volumen10Hurd and Houghton, 1872 |
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... substances ; namely , the Hard and the Oily ; whereof the former binds down the spirit , the latter partly soothes it , and partly is of that nature that it is less acted upon by the air ; for air is of the same substance as water , and ...
... substances ; namely , the Hard and the Oily ; whereof the former binds down the spirit , the latter partly soothes it , and partly is of that nature that it is less acted upon by the air ; for air is of the same substance as water , and ...
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... substances become burnt , scorched , dried up , and crusted . 3. Air , especially open air , manifestly dries , but never melts . Thus roads and the soil when moistened by rain are dried ; washed linen exposed to the air is dried ...
... substances become burnt , scorched , dried up , and crusted . 3. Air , especially open air , manifestly dries , but never melts . Thus roads and the soil when moistened by rain are dried ; washed linen exposed to the air is dried ...
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... substance . On some mountains likewise where the air is pure dead bodies will remain many days without much decay . 13. Fruits , as pomegranates , lemons , apples , pears , and the like ; and flowers , as roses and lilies , are kept a ...
... substance . On some mountains likewise where the air is pure dead bodies will remain many days without much decay . 13. Fruits , as pomegranates , lemons , apples , pears , and the like ; and flowers , as roses and lilies , are kept a ...
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... substance ; and more so if be- sides this they are slightly rubbed . 29. Very old trees , which have long stood untouch- ed , if the earth about their roots be stirred and opened out , manifestly become as it were young again , and put ...
... substance ; and more so if be- sides this they are slightly rubbed . 29. Very old trees , which have long stood untouch- ed , if the earth about their roots be stirred and opened out , manifestly become as it were young again , and put ...
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... substance of the female than of the male , whence they have a less hot and fiery spirit . 2. It may be laid down that animals which have more of the substance of the female than of the male are longer - lived ; as I have just said ...
... substance of the female than of the male , whence they have a less hot and fiery spirit . 2. It may be laid down that animals which have more of the substance of the female than of the male are longer - lived ; as I have just said ...
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