V. An Account of the Hot Springs near Rykum in Iceland
Dear Sir, I have been prevented hitherto, by various occupations, from acquitting myself of a promise you received from me, (I am ashamed to think how long a time since), that I would send you an account of the hot springs in Iceland, from whence the water was brought which you have lately analysed....
| Published in: | Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0080456800020330 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0080456800020330 |
| Summary: | Dear Sir, I have been prevented hitherto, by various occupations, from acquitting myself of a promise you received from me, (I am ashamed to think how long a time since), that I would send you an account of the hot springs in Iceland, from whence the water was brought which you have lately analysed. I have trusted you would excuse a delay not altogether voluntary. It will be now my endeavour to gratify your curiosity as far as I am able; and to acquaint you with every particular, as well concerning the springs as the country near them, which I think you may find in the least interesting. |
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