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gique, en Angleterre, en Italie et en Amerique. 8vo. Brussels 1840. 
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RANDOLPH (J.) A Memoir on the Life and Character of Philip Syng 
Phynck, M.D. 8vo. Philadelphia 1840. 
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run. 8vo. Calcutta. 
RECORD COMMISSION. 
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REDFIELD (W. C.) Remarks relating to the Tornado which visited New 
Brunswick, in the State of New Jersey, June 19, 1835, with a Plan and 
Schedule of the Prostrations observed on a section of its track. 8vo. 
RENNIE (George.) On the Expansion of Arches. 4to. Lond. 1841. 
Practical Essays on Mill Work and other Machinery ; with 
Examples of modern Tools, &c. 8vo. Lond. 1840. 
REPORTS. 
Second Report of the Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages in 
England. 
RICHARDSON (John.) On the Frozen Soil of North America. 8vo. Lond. 
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RICKMAN (W.) Biographical Memoir of John Rickman, Esq., F.R.S. 8vo. 
ROGET (P. M.) Animal and Vegetable Physiology considered with reference 
to Natural Theology. Third Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. Lond. 1840. 
ROYLE (Jas. F.) Essay on the Productive Resources of India. 8vo. Lond. 1840. 
SABLOUKOFF (A. de.) Memoire concernant quelques Applications et la Con- 
struction des Machines generalement connues sous le nom de Ventilateurs 
ou Taxares. 8vo. 
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dans la Russie Meridionale et la Crimee, par la Hongrie, la Valachie, et 
la Moldavie. Execute en 1837, sous la direction de M. Anatole de De- 
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SEAWARD (John.) Description of the Engines on board the Gorgon and 
Cyclops Steam Frigates, with Remarks on the Comparative Advantages of 
long and short Connecting Rods and long- and short-stroke Engines. 8vo. 
Lond. 
SEAWARD (Samuel.) Description of an improved Gauge for ascertaining 
with precision the Pressure of highly-compressed Steam Gases and Fluid 
Bodies. 8vo. Lond. 1841. 
Abstract of a Paper on the advantage of employ- 
ing auxiliary Steam Power for the navigation of Sailing Ships of War. 8vo. 
Lond. 1841. 
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sucessfully employing Steam Power in navigating Ships between this coun- 
try and the East Indies. 8vo. Lond. 1841. 
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