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Of Air, Atmosphere, &c.

Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774; Newbery, John, 1713-1767; Telescope, Tom
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/193323
Date
1765-1808
Description
Clipping from an article describing air and atmosphere, pertaining to balloon travel, specifically the different gases that allow balloons to carry weight. Published in "The Newtonian system of philosophy, explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies and gentlemen."
 
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Subject
Air, Science -- Juvenile literature, Atmosphere -- Research
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