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The appearance of my work on Central Asia gave rise to a rediscussion of this question.

From COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt, Alexander von

A rediscussion has been given by Sir David Gill in his Report on the Geodetic Survey of South Africa, &c.,

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

From a rediscussion of these somewhat doubtful observations Bessel inferred that Mercury rotates on an axis inclined 70° to the plane of its orbit in 24 hours 53 seconds.

From A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition by Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary)

The Meno is a rediscussion on Platonic principles of the problem of the Protagoras: can virtue be taught?

From Authors of Greece by Lumb, T. W.

It is a subject that needs a thorough rediscussion.

From Curiosities of the Sky by Serviss, Garrett Putman