The elements of natural philosophy : copiously illustrated by familiar experiments and containing descriptions of instruments, with directions for using : designed for the use of schools and academies (1856)
Sprague, A. W. (Alfred White), 1821-1891 · Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Company · leaf 248
a severe shock to its captor. Define Animal Electricity. What animals evolve this in the greatestdegree? With what are these animals provided? The form of the electricorgans of the Gymnotus ? With what are these organs provided ? Eftect ofsevering these nerves ? Where is the Gymnotus found ? 21… … realms, as a horse, for instance, these fishes glide along nearor in contact with the body of the animal, and transmit apowerful shock, which, if repeated, may succeed in prostratingtheir victim. Humboldt relates sccino; a heid of horses driven Case of a herd of liorscs doscilbcl V>v HnmboMt…
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