Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919 · London : Frederick Warne · leaf 40
s the equilibrium ofthe bar. No. XXV.—The Fish Puzzle. This is a variation of the same idea. The balance is inthis case replaced by the representation of a stamped metal Ptizzles of Dexterity and Perseverance. 17 fish, in tolerably high relief, with open mouth. This re-volves freely on a central… … Fig. 24. mouth, till all have found a resting-place in his belly. Thetask is not easy, for the mouth is only just large enough toallow the passage of one pellet at a time, and any slightaccidental movement of the fish will cause him to spin roundon the pivot, and consequently to disgorge all those…
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