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... vapour of moisture to enter through the pores ) accidentally dries it by exposure to the air ; as is seen in precious stones , looking - glasses , and sword - blades , which , if you breathe upon them , appear at first covered with a vapour ...
... vapour of moisture to enter through the pores ) accidentally dries it by exposure to the air ; as is seen in precious stones , looking - glasses , and sword - blades , which , if you breathe upon them , appear at first covered with a vapour ...
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... vapours to the sight , in odours to the smell ; but if it is gradual , as in old age , it is imperceptible to the sense , though it is the same process . Besides , if the texture of the body is so close and tenacious as to prevent the ...
... vapours to the sight , in odours to the smell ; but if it is gradual , as in old age , it is imperceptible to the sense , though it is the same process . Besides , if the texture of the body is so close and tenacious as to prevent the ...
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... vapours rising from the vallies and resting there . Among the snow - mountains therefore no remarkable longevity is ... vapour settles on the mountains , men are very long - lived , and even at this day often complete 150 years . 27 ...
... vapours rising from the vallies and resting there . Among the snow - mountains therefore no remarkable longevity is ... vapour settles on the mountains , men are very long - lived , and even at this day often complete 150 years . 27 ...
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... vapour . 6. I am in some doubt whether frequent bleeding tends to longevity ; but I rather incline to believe that it does , if it be turned into a habit , and other things are favourable thereto . For it discharges the old juices of ...
... vapour . 6. I am in some doubt whether frequent bleeding tends to longevity ; but I rather incline to believe that it does , if it be turned into a habit , and other things are favourable thereto . For it discharges the old juices of ...
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... Vapours evidently operate powerfully upon the spirits ; as is shown by sleep , intoxication , melancholy and mirthful passions , and recovery of the spirits in swoons and fainting - fits by odours . 12. The spirits are condensed in four ...
... Vapours evidently operate powerfully upon the spirits ; as is shown by sleep , intoxication , melancholy and mirthful passions , and recovery of the spirits in swoons and fainting - fits by odours . 12. The spirits are condensed in four ...
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