 L.) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side, are almost universally used in place of window glass. They are fitted into sliding wooden frames, and when in place serve to modify the glare of the tropical sun, producing...  Report of the Philippine Commission to the President - Page 310by United States. Philippine Commission (1899-1900) - 1901Full view - About this book
 | United States. Philippine Commission (1899-1900) - Philippines - 1901 - 758 pages
...obtainable in the United States. The shells of one species (J 'lacuna plneentn L.) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 5 or t! feet, and weigh hundreds of pounds. The valves are considerably used for baptismal fonts, etc.,... | |
 | United States. Philippine Commission (1900-1916) - Philippines - 1901 - 608 pages
...obtainable in the United Stales. The shells of one species (Placuna placenta L.) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...of the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 0 or ft feet, and weigh hundreds of pounds. The valves are considerably used for baptismal fonts, etc..... | |
 | United States. Philippine Commission (1899-1900) - Philippines - 1901 - 740 pages
...exceptions to this statement. The shells of one species (Placuna placenta L.) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...tropical sun, producing much the effect of ground glass. There are a number of species of edible oysters, clams, etc., which are used by the natives, and to... | |
 | Philippines. Exposition Board, William Powell Wilson - Louisiana Purchase Exposition - 1903 - 530 pages
...plates, are cut into squares about 2 inches on a side, and quite generally used in place of windowglass. They are fitted into sliding wooden frames and when...the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 5 or 6 feet, and weigh hundreds of pounds. The valves are frequently used for baptismal fonts, etc., and... | |
 | Philippines. Exposition Board, William Powell Wilson - Louisiana Purchase Exposition - 1903 - 530 pages
...plates, are cut into squares about 2 inches on a side, and quite generally used in place of windowglass. They are fitted into sliding wooden frames and when...tropical sun, producing much the effect of ground glass. 152 sometimes burn them to make lime. Divers are afraid of them, and with reason, for they close with... | |
 | United States. Philippine Commission, 1900-1916 - Philippines - 1909 - 604 pages
...obtainable in the United States. The shells of one species (Placitna placenta L. ) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 5 or 6 feet, and weigh hundreds of pounds. The valves are considerably used for baptismal fonts, etc., and... | |
 | United States. War Department - 1909 - 634 pages
...obtainable in the United States. The shells of one species (Plaeuna placenta L. ) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 5 or 6 feet, and weigh hundreds of pounds. The valves are considerably used for baptismal fonts, etc., and... | |
 | United States - 1901 - 750 pages
...obtainable in the United States. The shells of one species (Placuna placenta L.) split into thin, flat plates, and cut into squares some 2 inches on a side,...the genus Tridacna sometimes attain a length of 5 or 6 feet, and weigh Hundreds of pounds. The valves are considerably used for baptismal fonts, etc., and... | |
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