222 The Microscope. 



lor this purpose. I got the idea from the use of bichromated 

 gelatine in photo mechanical processes. 



Geo. E. Blackham, M. D. 



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The Soul of Man, an Investigation of tlie facts of Physiologi- 

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Domestic Science. A Book for Use in Schools and for general 

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