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It has also lost much Of the stability which characterized it when spherical projectiles were still generally employed. The labors of men of science and the energy of inventors are continually extending the boundaries of knowledge and undermining positions which appear most fixed.
Therefore, instead of giving to the course a descriptive Character, it appears advisable to frame it SO as to present as simply as possible such Of its principles as are the most important, and appear the best established.
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