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The rogues left on the beach, close to our beds, the Aneroid Barometer and a pair of boots, thinking possibly that they might be of use to us, or, at least, that they could be of none to them.
A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries 2004
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Bursts of half sun after nine a.m. 12. 40p.m.29.84 - 77 71 - Aneroid rising.
The Land of Midian 2003
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The steam gauge is like a clock, or an Aneroid barometer, right before the driver.
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It has long been superseded by the _Aneroid_, which far exceeds it in handiness.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Various
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Aneroid barometers are now made of pocket size, compensated for temperature, and with double scales, one reading the height of the barometer column, the other the elevation obtained.
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Aneroid barometer, if collecting flints; small size; can be tested by observing in a tall lift, or by putting in a tumbler and pressing the hand air-tight over the mouth.
How to Observe in Archaeology Various
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The instruments used were a Brunton Pocket Transit, a small taffrail log and an Aneroid Barometer.
The Long Labrador Trail Dillon Wallace 1901
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By Aneroid, 1190 ft. My mules having had a good rest, I was making ready to start on May
Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894
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The _Spiritual Aneroid_ was the leading Nonconformist organ, and it would not do to sneer at the missionaries whom it supported.
Phyllis of Philistia Frank Frankfort Moore 1893
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"Read the paper and you will see how detestably false all the charges are," cried Phyllis, rising, -- the servants had now left the room, -- and picking up the _Spiritual Aneroid_ from where Ella had laid it on a chair.
Phyllis of Philistia Frank Frankfort Moore 1893
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