The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... Comets ... 73 9. On a Plurality of Worlds 85 .......... 10. On the Figure and Motion of the Earth 93 11. On Gravity 103 12. On the Clouds : including the Theory of Eva- poration 112 13. On the Divine Wisdom and Goodness in the Wonders ...
... Comets ... 73 9. On a Plurality of Worlds 85 .......... 10. On the Figure and Motion of the Earth 93 11. On Gravity 103 12. On the Clouds : including the Theory of Eva- poration 112 13. On the Divine Wisdom and Goodness in the Wonders ...
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... comets with all the variety of their directions . If we sup- pose the matter of the system to be accumulated in the centre by its gravity , no mechanical prin- ciples , with the assistance of this power , could se- parate the huge and ...
... comets with all the variety of their directions . If we sup- pose the matter of the system to be accumulated in the centre by its gravity , no mechanical prin- ciples , with the assistance of this power , could se- parate the huge and ...
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... Comets are now the only objects in our system that remain to be mentioned ; but the consideration of these , and of the infinity of stars that cover the whole face of the heavens , I reserve for my suc- ceeding paper , and conclude this ...
... Comets are now the only objects in our system that remain to be mentioned ; but the consideration of these , and of the infinity of stars that cover the whole face of the heavens , I reserve for my suc- ceeding paper , and conclude this ...
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... COMETS . Hast thou ne'er seen the comet's flaming flight ? Th ' illustrious stranger passing , terror sheds On gazing nations , from his fiery traiu Of length enormous ; takes his ample round Through depths of ether ; coasts unnumbered ...
... COMETS . Hast thou ne'er seen the comet's flaming flight ? Th ' illustrious stranger passing , terror sheds On gazing nations , from his fiery traiu Of length enormous ; takes his ample round Through depths of ether ; coasts unnumbered ...
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... comets , dreadful visitants ! arise , To them wild omens , science to the wise ! These mark the comet to the Sun incline , While deep - red flames around its centre shine ! While its fierce rear a winding trail displays , And lights all ...
... comets , dreadful visitants ! arise , To them wild omens , science to the wise ! These mark the comet to the Sun incline , While deep - red flames around its centre shine ! While its fierce rear a winding trail displays , And lights all ...
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