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... PRECEPT . Let a careful observation be made of the wea- ther cock , vanes , streamers , and the like , on the tops of steeples , high edifices , ships , & c . in order to determine whether , in the greatest calms , they do not always ...
... PRECEPT . Let a careful observation be made of the wea- ther cock , vanes , streamers , and the like , on the tops of steeples , high edifices , ships , & c . in order to determine whether , in the greatest calms , they do not always ...
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... PRECEPT . It well deserves to be observed , what effects the motions and changes of the moon have upon the winds ; since they certainly have one upon the waters as for example , whether the winds are not somewhat more boisterous in the ...
... PRECEPT . It well deserves to be observed , what effects the motions and changes of the moon have upon the winds ; since they certainly have one upon the waters as for example , whether the winds are not somewhat more boisterous in the ...
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... PRECEPTS . Perhaps this increase of motion may be more commodiously procured by six or eight sails , than by four of twice the breadth ; unless the bulk should be too great for the motion . But of this let trial be made . * The length ...
... PRECEPTS . Perhaps this increase of motion may be more commodiously procured by six or eight sails , than by four of twice the breadth ; unless the bulk should be too great for the motion . But of this let trial be made . * The length ...
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... PRECEPT . Carriages to move by the wind ' are impracti- cable , except in plains , and open places . And even here also , what must be done when the wind fails ? It is more rational to think of easing the motion of waggons , and ...
... PRECEPT . Carriages to move by the wind ' are impracti- cable , except in plains , and open places . And even here also , what must be done when the wind fails ? It is more rational to think of easing the motion of waggons , and ...
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... precepts , are occa- sionally interspersed in the enquiry itself . + For the sake of convenience , and ready use , this table is ranged in alphabetical order ; though there are consider- able ends answered also by disposing it in the ...
... precepts , are occa- sionally interspersed in the enquiry itself . + For the sake of convenience , and ready use , this table is ranged in alphabetical order ; though there are consider- able ends answered also by disposing it in the ...
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