Why is a piece of paper lighted, by holding it in the air which rushes
out of a common lamp-glass?

Because of the high temperature of the current of air above the flame,
the condensation of which is by the chimney of the glass.


We do not quote these specimens in the precise order in which they occur
in the work, or to show the consecutive or connected interest of the
several articles. In many cases we select them for their brevity and
point of illustration.

[6] Consolations in Travel; or, the Last Days of a Philosopher. 1830.


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THE GATHERER.


A snapper up of unconsidered trifles.
SHAKSPEARE.

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SHIP-BUILDING.