The lady's country companion; or, How to enjoy a country life rationallyLongman, Brown, Green, & Longmans, 1852 - 436 pagina's |
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Pagina 9
... heat of the sun . At least , this appears to me the only way of account- ing for the strange manner in which we often see trees placed close to the windows of an ancient manor - house , as though purposely to intercept the prospect ...
... heat of the sun . At least , this appears to me the only way of account- ing for the strange manner in which we often see trees placed close to the windows of an ancient manor - house , as though purposely to intercept the prospect ...
Pagina 10
... heat will be greatly increased by making the back and sides of fire - brick or fire - stone ; as these substances retain heat much longer than any kind of metal , and are consequently more likely to prevent the fire from being chilled ...
... heat will be greatly increased by making the back and sides of fire - brick or fire - stone ; as these substances retain heat much longer than any kind of metal , and are consequently more likely to prevent the fire from being chilled ...
Pagina 11
... heat is evolved from the same quantity of fuel . In many country places it is convenient to burn wood , especially where the fireplaces are large , as wood burns best on the hearth , or with the logs supported by what are called ...
... heat is evolved from the same quantity of fuel . In many country places it is convenient to burn wood , especially where the fireplaces are large , as wood burns best on the hearth , or with the logs supported by what are called ...
Pagina 12
... heat . Beech is preferred on the continent of Europe , and maple in America ; but Count Rumford says that the greatest mass of radiant heat is produced by the fuel of the lime tree . Generally speaking , close - grained smooth woods ...
... heat . Beech is preferred on the continent of Europe , and maple in America ; but Count Rumford says that the greatest mass of radiant heat is produced by the fuel of the lime tree . Generally speaking , close - grained smooth woods ...
Pagina 41
... heat for baking bread : as soon as the leaves are dry enough to rub into powder , they should be crushed with a rolling pin , and after being sifted , put into wide - mouthed bottles , which should be carefully corked . Herbs thus ...
... heat for baking bread : as soon as the leaves are dry enough to rub into powder , they should be crushed with a rolling pin , and after being sifted , put into wide - mouthed bottles , which should be carefully corked . Herbs thus ...
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