An historical and philosophical account of the barometer, or weather-glass ... And a modest attempt from thence made towards a rational account and probable judgement of the weather / By Edw. Saul, A.M.

  • Saul, Edward, 1677-1754
Date:
1730
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An historical and philosophical account of the barometer, or weather-glass ... And a modest attempt from thence made towards a rational account and probable judgement of the weather / By Edw. Saul, A.M. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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