Johann Alfons Borelli: "Die Bewegung der Tiere," / übers. und mit Anmerkungen versehen von Max Mengeringhausen, mit Figuren auf zwei Tafeln.

On the mechanical appliances by which flight is attained in the animal kingdom / by James Bell Pettigrew ; communicated by Professor Huxley.

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Johann Alfons Borelli: "Die Bewegung der Tiere," / übers. und mit Anmerkungen versehen von Max Mengeringhausen, mit Figuren auf zwei Tafeln.

On the mechanical appliances by which flight is attained in the animal kingdom / by James Bell Pettigrew ; communicated by Professor Huxley.