... so that all that the funnel is filled with is much heated, and, of course, much rarefied. Much more of the prosperity of a winter country depends on the plenty and cheapness of fuel than is generally imagined. Introductory remarks - Page 609by Wakefield, Edward - 1812Full view - About this book
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