 The suddenness of the transition," writes Wollaston, " from perfect hearing to total want of perception, occasions a degree of surprise which renders an experiment of this kind with a series of small pipes among several persons rather amusing. It is curious...  The Saturday Magazine ... - Page 831842Full view - About this book
 | Physics - 1821 - 510 pages
...experiment on this subject with a series of small pipes among several persons rather amusing. It is curious to observe the change of feeling manifested...as the sounds approach and pass the limits of their lii'aring. Those who enjoy a temporary triumph, are often compelled, in their turn, to acknowledge... | |
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