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Earth science notes and curious observations from 19th century press
A compilation of short scientific curiosities and notes including a Caucasus volcanic report, a dog age question, dugong oil as cod-liver oil substitute, seed germination under air and gas, oyster flesh content, edible shellfish species, Gulf of California rainfall differences, sunlight effects on glass, adaptation and evolution claims, Australian acacias flowering shifts, Darwin’s earthworm work estimates, New Zealand soil worm counts, and an offer for Dr Dye’s electro appliances on a 30 day trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Henson
New Zealand
A. T. Urquhart
St. Louis