The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D. ... Eleven Volumes in Two..., Volume 1Edwards & Bushnell, 1857 |
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... knowledge of celestial phenomena . Observations on the motion of the sun , and the phases of the moon ; the principal stars and constellations ; apparent motion of the celestial vault ; apparent annual motion of the sun ; measures of ...
... knowledge of celestial phenomena . Observations on the motion of the sun , and the phases of the moon ; the principal stars and constellations ; apparent motion of the celestial vault ; apparent annual motion of the sun ; measures of ...
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... knowledge of languages ; and these acquisitions are considered of value chiefly as they prepare the individual for engaging in certain secular employments , and are instrumental in procuring his sub- sistence . By others it has been ...
... knowledge of languages ; and these acquisitions are considered of value chiefly as they prepare the individual for engaging in certain secular employments , and are instrumental in procuring his sub- sistence . By others it has been ...
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... knowledge and moral improvement may be communicated ? And , if we neglect to teach youth to apply this mean to its proper end , while they are under regular tuition , how can we reasonably expect , that they will afterwards apply it ...
... knowledge and moral improvement may be communicated ? And , if we neglect to teach youth to apply this mean to its proper end , while they are under regular tuition , how can we reasonably expect , that they will afterwards apply it ...
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... knowledge of the characters of the alphabet . Before children can read such a book as the New Testament , with any degree of ease and fluency , they must be trained to the exercise of spelling , and of reading a variety of appropriate ...
... knowledge of the characters of the alphabet . Before children can read such a book as the New Testament , with any degree of ease and fluency , they must be trained to the exercise of spelling , and of reading a variety of appropriate ...
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... knowledge , during their play hours , and in their various amusements and intercourses with each other , than they acquire during the formal process of teaching while in school . At these times they acquire a rude knowledge of the ...
... knowledge , during their play hours , and in their various amusements and intercourses with each other , than they acquire during the formal process of teaching while in school . At these times they acquire a rude knowledge of the ...
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