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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... flower scattered in the way , taken for the purpose from the regions of poetry ; but these seem so strictly in accordance with the original plan of the author , that no apology can be requisite for their introduction . Of the several ...
... flower scattered in the way , taken for the purpose from the regions of poetry ; but these seem so strictly in accordance with the original plan of the author , that no apology can be requisite for their introduction . Of the several ...
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... flowers ; -show- ing , at the same time , how much some of the finest passages in poetry are indebted , for their beauty , to the gay and lively , or to the sublime , and even terrific images , which are every where so profusely ...
... flowers ; -show- ing , at the same time , how much some of the finest passages in poetry are indebted , for their beauty , to the gay and lively , or to the sublime , and even terrific images , which are every where so profusely ...
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... Flowers 250 ...... 26. The Anatomy of Flowers 259 27. Reflections on the Modern Art of Gardening 268 28. Reflections on Vegetation 278 29. The Process of Nature in the Vegetation of Plants 287 30. On various Phenomena in the Vegetable ...
... Flowers 250 ...... 26. The Anatomy of Flowers 259 27. Reflections on the Modern Art of Gardening 268 28. Reflections on Vegetation 278 29. The Process of Nature in the Vegetation of Plants 287 30. On various Phenomena in the Vegetable ...
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... Flowers ... 26. The Anatomy of Flo 27. Reflections on the M 28. Reflections on Vege 29. The Process of Na Plants ..... 30. On various Phenomen 31. Reflections on the Div the Minuter Parts o 32. Further Reflections on Creation ..... 33 ...
... Flowers ... 26. The Anatomy of Flo 27. Reflections on the M 28. Reflections on Vege 29. The Process of Na Plants ..... 30. On various Phenomen 31. Reflections on the Div the Minuter Parts o 32. Further Reflections on Creation ..... 33 ...
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... flowers , when they bud , will delight the fancy , in sweet anticipation , with all the pride of summer , and all the riches of autumn . The rigours of departed winter will be forgotten in that all - enlivening renovation of Nature . In ...
... flowers , when they bud , will delight the fancy , in sweet anticipation , with all the pride of summer , and all the riches of autumn . The rigours of departed winter will be forgotten in that all - enlivening renovation of Nature . In ...
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