Triumphs and wonders of the 19th century, a volume of original, historic and descriptive writings showing the many and marvellous achievements which distinguish an hundred years of material, intellectual, social and moral progress (1901)
Boyd, James Penny, 1836-1910 · Philadelphia, A. J. Holman & co · leaf 118
mb answers the question, How long will the sun en-dure ? by saying, The physical conclusion to which we are led by a studyof the laws of nature is that the sun, like a living being, must have a birthand will have an end. From the known amount of heat which it radiates wecan, even in a rude way,… … CAROLUS niNN/ETJS OP SWEDEN, FATHER OF MODERN BOTANY. This illustration was prepared by a Swedish society, and represents the famous botanist after hisreturn from the exploration of Lapland, and with a bunch of his favorite flower (Linncea bure-alis) in his hand. STORY OF PLANT AND FLOWER By THOMAS…
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