The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 10Hurd and Houghton, 1872 |
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Page 19
... stones and crystals last even longer than metals , but after a length of time they lose somewhat of their brilliancy . 4. It is observed that stones facing the north decay sooner than those which face the south , as may be seen in ...
... stones and crystals last even longer than metals , but after a length of time they lose somewhat of their brilliancy . 4. It is observed that stones facing the north decay sooner than those which face the south , as may be seen in ...
Page 21
... stones , and other bodies last longer , if always in the air or always in the water , than if they be some- times wet and sometimes dry . Stones dug out of the earth and placed in buildings last longer , if they lie in the same ...
... stones , and other bodies last longer , if always in the air or always in the water , than if they be some- times wet and sometimes dry . Stones dug out of the earth and placed in buildings last longer , if they lie in the same ...
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... stones , wood , cloth , skins , and all bodies that cannot be melted . It melts metals , wax , gums , butter , tallow , and the like . 2. But if the fire be very strong it will in the end 1 Aristot . De Long . et Brevit . Vitæ , c . 6 ...
... stones , wood , cloth , skins , and all bodies that cannot be melted . It melts metals , wax , gums , butter , tallow , and the like . 2. But if the fire be very strong it will in the end 1 Aristot . De Long . et Brevit . Vitæ , c . 6 ...
Page 26
... stones , looking - glasses , and sword - blades , which , if you breathe upon them , appear at first covered with a vapour , though it soon disperses like a little cloud . And so much for desiccation . 11. In the eastern parts of ...
... stones , looking - glasses , and sword - blades , which , if you breathe upon them , appear at first covered with a vapour , though it soon disperses like a little cloud . And so much for desiccation . 11. In the eastern parts of ...
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... stone is of approved virtue for refreshing the spirits and raising a gentle perspiration . The uni- corn's horn has lost its reputation , yet it still stands as high as hartshorn , the bone of the stag's heart , ivory , and the like . 5 ...
... stone is of approved virtue for refreshing the spirits and raising a gentle perspiration . The uni- corn's horn has lost its reputation , yet it still stands as high as hartshorn , the bone of the stag's heart , ivory , and the like . 5 ...
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