The Works of Francis Bacon, Volume 10Hurd and Houghton, 1872 |
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Page 15
... things should be drawn from the proper title of Nature Durable ; and as they are not the principal questions in the present inquiry , but only shed a light on the prolongation and restoration of life in animals ; wherein , as has been ...
... things should be drawn from the proper title of Nature Durable ; and as they are not the principal questions in the present inquiry , but only shed a light on the prolongation and restoration of life in animals ; wherein , as has been ...
Page 18
... things which belong to the gen- eral process of alimentation ( whereby the body of man is repaired ) , that it may be good and with as little loss as possible . 14. Inquire into the things which clear away the old matter and supply new ...
... things which belong to the gen- eral process of alimentation ( whereby the body of man is repaired ) , that it may be good and with as little loss as possible . 14. Inquire into the things which clear away the old matter and supply new ...
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... things which it has melted . For metals , with the exception of gold , having lost their volatile part in a strong fire , become lighter and more brittle ; and oily and fat substances become burnt , scorched , dried up , and crusted . 3 ...
... things which it has melted . For metals , with the exception of gold , having lost their volatile part in a strong fire , become lighter and more brittle ; and oily and fat substances become burnt , scorched , dried up , and crusted . 3 ...
Page 69
... things and the like make further inquiry . 30. The equality of the air , as well as the goodness and purity , is important for longevity . Variety of hill and valley , though pleasant to the eye and the sense , is suspected with regard ...
... things and the like make further inquiry . 30. The equality of the air , as well as the goodness and purity , is important for longevity . Variety of hill and valley , though pleasant to the eye and the sense , is suspected with regard ...
Page 74
... thing , some another . I remember an old man above a hundred , being brought as a wit- ness about some ancient prescription ... things , pure joys , noble hopes , salutary fears , sweet sorrows , and lastly , continued renewals , by ob ...
... thing , some another . I remember an old man above a hundred , being brought as a wit- ness about some ancient prescription ... things , pure joys , noble hopes , salutary fears , sweet sorrows , and lastly , continued renewals , by ob ...
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