10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORPIDITY»
Discover the use of
torpidity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
torpidity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Essay on the
Torpidity of Animals
v106 SITUATION OF HYBERNATING ANIMAL! the whole winter; but its tendency
to torpidity is by no means artificial, nor 'could we bestow upon other animals the
disposition to become torpid at the approach of winter, any more than we could ...
2
The Edinburgh encyclopaedia
The powers of digestion are equally feeble during torpidity as those of respiration
or circulation. Mr John Hunter conveyed pieces of worms and meat down the
throats of lizards when they were going to their winter quarters, and, keeping
them ...
3
An Introduction to Entomology: Or, Elements of the Natural ...
You have seen that the temperature of a mild day, even in winter, awakens many
insects from their torpidity, though without inducing them to leave their
hybernacula ; and it is therefore highly improbable that the larvae of P.
chrysorrhea ...
William Kirby, William Spence, 1843
4
An Introduction to Entomology; Or, Elements of the Natural ...
Not, however, to detain you here unnecessarily, I shall not enlarge on this point,
but shall pass on, in concluding this letter, to advert to the causes which have
been assigned for the hybernation and torpidity of animals, and to state my own ...
William Kirby, William Spence, 1858
5
The Rural Cyclopedia, Or A General Dictionary of ...
This intermediate state, between the full possession of life in all its vigour, and
absolute torpidity, may continue for one or two months. The degree of external
temperature at which they become absolutely torpid varies with the species, and
...
6
Zoologist: A Monthly Journal of Natural History
The preceding paragraph, taken from Topsell's ' History of Four-footed Beasts,'
records a faith in the torpidity of the squirrel, which, from the time of Aristotle, has
never been disturbed. It is, therefore, both of venerable antiquity and of universal
...
7
An encyclopaedia of rural sports: or a complete account, ...
The subjects of complete torpidity among the Ferae are the bat, the hedgehog,
and the tanrie. The bat sleeps with its head downwards, suspended by its hinder
claws from a bough, or some projection in the roofing of a cavern or old building ...
Delabere Pritchett Blaine, 1870
8
The zoologist: a popular miscellany of natural history
The preceding paragraph, taken from Topsell's ' History of Four-footed Beasts,'
records a faith in the torpidity of the squirrel, which, from the time of Aristotle, has
never been disturbed. It is, therefore, hoth of venerable antiquity and of universal
...
The preceding paragraph, taken from Topsell's ' History of Four-fouted Beasts,'
records a faith in the torpidity of the squirrel, which, from the time of Aristotle, has
never been disturbed. It is, therefore, both of venerable antiquity and of universal
...
Edward Newman, James Edmund Harting, William Lucas Distant, 1860
10
The Rural Cyclopedia, Or A General Dictionary of ...
This intermediate state, between the full possession of life in all its vigour, and
absolute torpidity, may continue for one or two months. The degree of external
temperature at which they become absolutely torpid varies with the species, and
...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORPIDITY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
torpidity is used in the context of the following news items.
Huckabee vs. Hucksters
At least the rank and file were merely mired in torpidity, schlepping through the drudgery of life with eyes wide shut. The really inexcusable behavior was being ... «American Spectator, Jul 15»
Against All Odds
In 2006, New York Post state editor Fredric Dicker described Pataki's administration as one "marked by a torpidity unprecedented in modern times" and ... «National Journal, Jul 15»
Book Review |The Paradox of Liberation: Secular Revolutions and …
It would be an exaggeration to say that everywhere it is in retreat, but it is assailed by a resurgent religiosity allowed an increasingly free rein by the torpidity of ... «Left Foot Forward, Jul 15»
Africa's arrival
The outlook for the industry in Africa looks particularly positive, although the continent is still battling with political instability, economic torpidity and mass poverty. «Financier Worldwide, Jun 15»
Berks the bizarre: In 1865, Hasheesh Candy acclaimed for its …
And remember, this "Sure cure for quinsy, croup, hives, incipient consumption, and torpidity of the liver" was advertised in general circulation newspapers and ... «Reading Eagle, Jun 15»
Ark: Survival Evolved Caves Locations Guide - Map Coordinates …
It is highly recommended to bring in a Torch, a ranged weapon such as a Bow and Arrows, and Stimberries to counter the effects of high increase in Torpidity. «SegmentNext, Jun 15»
Jeremiah Jae & L'Orange - The Night Took Us In Like Family
It's billed as an homage to the origins of gangster flicks and gangster Hip Hop, alike. The torpidity in Jeremiah Jae's voice and gruff description in his lyrics paired ... «HipHopDX, May 15»
OPINION — Kimberlin: Russian currency instability could cause …
This problem has been a long time in the making with the ruble's torpidity. Other factors that further this weakening of currency are the sanctions and oil prices ... «The Daily Toreador, Nov 14»
Once Upon A Time Season 4 Review “White Out”
In the flashbacks to the Enchanted Forest, we see Anna give Charming his first sword lessons and rouse him from his torpidity. We also get a small glimmer hope ... «TV Equals, Oct 14»
Lower Than Atlantis: Lower Than Atlantis album review: A missed …
... been a commercial edge to their hardcore foundations, but here, an intoxicating pop gloss smothers originality and zeal in favour of radio-friendly torpidity. «Digital Spy UK, Sep 14»
