Air and life in the ancient discourse on respiration
The piece discusses how air sustains life, citing Bayle and Pliny era theories on respiration. It explains that air moves through the lungs enabling circulation, with the brain and nerves linked to vital spirits, and notes air maintains heat and light in the world. It offers a period view on respiration’s role in life, motion, and perception.
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Kays
Mr. Bayle
Aghimbius
Gallendus
ParaceYus
Maré
Jupiter
Sturn
Air as a Source of Life and Curiosity in Natural History
The author extols the air as vital to life and nature, arguing without ambient air the world would be barren and lifeless. He promises future essays on the air’s properties and invites readers of both sexes to contribute natural history observations for the project.
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J. Dediey
Paflenu
Mr. Moore
Garrick
Chabkstone
Shirps
Amne
Man’s Magazine
Grxrvtr MeEn
F. Blyth
Renkefeller
Royal Exchange
Grewachant
Ireland
Wofal
Otway
Utryshr Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure
Fry Wiltfire
Viscount Weyntouch
Edsward
Salidsary
of the Ga
Cupid
Rocw
Tung
Vauxhall Gardens
King’s Arms
Ing Sonesta
Grast
England
Brenbford
Thames
East Yadies
Jasper Maurait
Rackney
Aurong
Great Britain
Cuthbert Shaw
Yorkshire Academy
Foote
John Davis
Watched Friars
Aldgate
Christopher Fullagar
Perpep
Nincum
Shakeswear
John Salwey
Moor
Herefordshire
Bridges
Cowarne
Herfordshire
St. Olave’s
Walker
Nosthallerton
Dodsworth
Mr. Dodsworth
City
Kilwick
Eat
Samuel Thorold
Harmiston
Lincoln
Mr& Anderson
William Anderson
Bromley
Halifax
Eagle Inn
Buxton Bath
Lat
Leeds
Thomas Achurch
York Company of Comedians
Tho Fountains
Trinity College
Earl of Rochford
Old Windsor
Berks
Ballard
Monckton
Quebec
Woira
Intrigue and unrest thread through national columns
A sprawling summary of court gossip and political tension cites consultations in the Cabinet over Mississippi settlement, French financial fears, revolts in despotic states, and royal intrigues. Reported marriages, appointments, and local Portsmouth defenses fill the page, while Royalist factions and theatre news flavor the discourse.
Notice of Directors Election at East India Merchants
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies gives notice of a general meeting at Leadenhall Street on Wednesday the 8th of Arik 19h for the election of twenty four directors of the company.
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Eap- India House
Ragafer
Court of Directors
The
United Compaign of Merchants ‘of
England
Leadenhall-freet
Pkagi
London Vilave
Birtas
Beburiabs RA
SouthSea
Kaa 'Og Ditto News Barn
Hey Cane
Thdia
Ada
Livia Bante
Mary
C. Bills
Tha Ti Icketss
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Thoma Bueg
Edward Dudiey
Augus
Theeeks
Edward du
John Jeldur
Ing’s. Clerk
Bow- “Street
Ieee Golden-Cross
INN
Charing
Groh
London
Chester Fost
Newport
G. Boulton, and Co
Mr. Tastersale
Bartey
Riccaerty
Litge, Co
Salisoury
Todd Kosehandton
Surry
Temple
Black Ruis Bridge
Say and Co
Ludgate- Hill
N.B
Henz
Y Pemberton
Gretham
Royal Society
Devlin
James: Wilson
M.D. Prinegd
J. Neorfe
Opposte Catharine-street
A. Vitruvius Pollio
Atvey
Postscript
France
Russia
Portugal
Sten
Babes of Grace
Botton
Republic
Duke of Cumberland
York
Lord Roos
Marquis of Granby
Duchy of
Rutland
Calcraft
Duke of Richmond
Wilkes
Fo Aldérrhen
Townsend
Portsmouth
Egas
Politett Cantoen
Southampton
Ingis Ton Stov
Tile of
Wight
Papeys & Malti
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