The Works of Francis BaconLongmans, 1870 |
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... motion of the winds as distributed according to the different points of the compass ; of the three lines of motion , upwards , downwards , and sideways ; and of the accidental motion of compressions . There remain therefore , the motion ...
... motion of the winds as distributed according to the different points of the compass ; of the three lines of motion , upwards , downwards , and sideways ; and of the accidental motion of compressions . There remain therefore , the motion ...
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... motion by which the wind , like the waves of the sea , is increased or slackened for short intervals ; the alternations where- of are best perceived by listening in buildings . But the differences between the undulations or fur- rowings ...
... motion by which the wind , like the waves of the sea , is increased or slackened for short intervals ; the alternations where- of are best perceived by listening in buildings . But the differences between the undulations or fur- rowings ...
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... motion of the heaven , it is not strong enough to resist par- ticular winds . Such a wind is more observable in the tropics , because it moves there in larger circles ; and also in the higher regions of the air for the same reason , and ...
... motion of the heaven , it is not strong enough to resist par- ticular winds . Such a wind is more observable in the tropics , because it moves there in larger circles ; and also in the higher regions of the air for the same reason , and ...
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... motion of the tides , as to whether they move from east to west . For if the heaven and the waters which are the extremes prefer this motion , it is not unlikely that the air which lies between them will likewise partake of it ...
... motion of the tides , as to whether they move from east to west . For if the heaven and the waters which are the extremes prefer this motion , it is not unlikely that the air which lies between them will likewise partake of it ...
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... motion by subterranean heat . 15. Upon earthquakes , certain foreign and noxious winds are observed to blow , both before and after the shock ; just as a light smoke is commonly emitted before and after great con- flagrations ...
... motion by subterranean heat . 15. Upon earthquakes , certain foreign and noxious winds are observed to blow , both before and after the shock ; just as a light smoke is commonly emitted before and after great con- flagrations ...
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