Collected Works of Charles Kingsley: Scientific lectures and essaysMacmillan and Company, 1893 |
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... means . Learn any branch of Natural Science you will . It matters little to me which you learn , provided you learn one at least . But bear in mind , and settle it in your hearts , that you will learn no branch of science soundly , so ...
... means . Learn any branch of Natural Science you will . It matters little to me which you learn , provided you learn one at least . But bear in mind , and settle it in your hearts , that you will learn no branch of science soundly , so ...
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... , more and more of health and wealth ; of peaceful and comfortable , even of graceful and elevating , means of life for fresh millions . If you want to know what the study of physical science has done for man , look , as a PREFACE .
... , more and more of health and wealth ; of peaceful and comfortable , even of graceful and elevating , means of life for fresh millions . If you want to know what the study of physical science has done for man , look , as a PREFACE .
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... means of communication . The discovery of Voltaic electricity further led to the invention of electro - plating , and to the employment of a large number of persons in that business . The numerous experimental researches on specific ...
... means of communication . The discovery of Voltaic electricity further led to the invention of electro - plating , and to the employment of a large number of persons in that business . The numerous experimental researches on specific ...
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... means of extending the use of that substance , and of increasing the employment of workmen and others connected with its manufacture . The discovery of the alkaline metals by Davy , of cyanide of potassium , of nickel , phosphorus , the ...
... means of extending the use of that substance , and of increasing the employment of workmen and others connected with its manufacture . The discovery of the alkaline metals by Davy , of cyanide of potassium , of nickel , phosphorus , the ...
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... mean by good grain ? Good men , honest men , accurate men , righteous men , patient men , self - restraining men , fair men , modest men . Men who are aware of their own vast ignorance com- pared with the vast amount that there is to be ...
... mean by good grain ? Good men , honest men , accurate men , righteous men , patient men , self - restraining men , fair men , modest men . Men who are aware of their own vast ignorance com- pared with the vast amount that there is to be ...
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