Annals of Philosophy, Volume 6; Volume 22Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1823 - Agriculture |
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... and instructive Experiments , & c . with a Description of a cheap and simple Apparatus . 18mo . 3s . First Steps to Botany , intended as popular Illustrations of the Science , leading to its Study as a Branch of general Education .
... and instructive Experiments , & c . with a Description of a cheap and simple Apparatus . 18mo . 3s . First Steps to Botany , intended as popular Illustrations of the Science , leading to its Study as a Branch of general Education .
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