An Historical and Philosophical Account of the Barometer, Or Weather-glass: Wherein the Reason and Use of that Instrument, the Theory of the Atmosphere, and the Causes of Its Different Gravitation, are Assign'd and Explain'd. And a Modest Attempt from Thence Made Towards a Rational Account and Probable Judgment of the Weather |
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