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... cloth , and excite such a degree of heat as to melt the snow beneath , but that they have little power to penetrate the white cloth . It is from this cause we observe that a white surface , such as the tombstones in a churchyard , will ...
... cloth , and excite such a degree of heat as to melt the snow beneath , but that they have little power to penetrate the white cloth . It is from this cause we observe that a white surface , such as the tombstones in a churchyard , will ...
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... clothing , and by food , ventilation is a delightful luxury ; but as Dr. Reid remarks , 66 Ventilation need not be expected where food , cloth- ing , and fuel , are deficient . Heat is still more es- sential to the human frame than ...
... clothing , and by food , ventilation is a delightful luxury ; but as Dr. Reid remarks , 66 Ventilation need not be expected where food , cloth- ing , and fuel , are deficient . Heat is still more es- sential to the human frame than ...
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... with which they evaporate producing a greater degree of cold . It is for this reason that remaining in wet clothes is so dangerous ; the evaporation that takes place during the time they are drying carries away so large 42 THE MORNING WALK.
... with which they evaporate producing a greater degree of cold . It is for this reason that remaining in wet clothes is so dangerous ; the evaporation that takes place during the time they are drying carries away so large 42 THE MORNING WALK.
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... clothes , the best method to adopt is , to prevent evaporation by covering them with a macintosh , or any other garment which will best keep the moisture in ; and if this is effectually done the person will feel little inconvenience ...
... clothes , the best method to adopt is , to prevent evaporation by covering them with a macintosh , or any other garment which will best keep the moisture in ; and if this is effectually done the person will feel little inconvenience ...
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... clothes , best method of avoiding cold from Wind southerly , often accompanied by rain 412225 18 26 37 Woollen , bad conductor of heat Yeast , its use in making bread Yeast , substitute for LONDON : GEORGE BARCLAY , CASTLE STREET ...
... clothes , best method of avoiding cold from Wind southerly , often accompanied by rain 412225 18 26 37 Woollen , bad conductor of heat Yeast , its use in making bread Yeast , substitute for LONDON : GEORGE BARCLAY , CASTLE STREET ...
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