ON THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL EXERCISE

OF THE RENOWNED AND MOST LEARNED AUTHOR

Some Devotional Congratulations from Friends.

TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS AND ACCOMPLISHED

LORD DOCTOR COHAUSEN,

UNTIRING SEARCHER OF NATURE

GREATEST HERO OF PHILOSOPHERS

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A NEW & RARE

WORK ON THE

CAUSES OF LIGHT IN PHOSPHORUS

A PANEGYRIC.

original: "ELOGIUM." In the 18th century, this referred to a formal tribute or poem of praise celebrating an author's character and intellectual achievements.

While I ponder the many endeavors of the microcosms Microcosms: From the Greek 'mikros' (small) and 'kosmos' (world). In early modern science, humans or small biological systems were seen as "little worlds" that mirrored the laws of the vast universe. in my mind, a sense of wonder pervades my heart.
Others pursue riches, following after Croesus and Midas, Croesus and Midas were legendary kings of antiquity famous for their overwhelming wealth; Midas famously possessed the "golden touch." seeking whatever treasures the Indian now holds beneath the water. original: "quidquid nunc habet Indus aquâ." A reference to the pearls and gems harvested from the Indian Ocean, symbolizing material greed.
These men sacrifice their hearts to Bacchus, and follow after wine-cups,