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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... manner certain configurations of snow are made by the uniform action of electricity . He was confirmed in his reasonings on this subject by ob- serving , that his apparatus never failed to be elec- trified by snow as well as by rain ...
... manner certain configurations of snow are made by the uniform action of electricity . He was confirmed in his reasonings on this subject by ob- serving , that his apparatus never failed to be elec- trified by snow as well as by rain ...
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... manner , and as suddenly left a dull blank . In certain nights they assume the appearance of vast columns ; on one side of the deepest yellow , on the other de- clining away till it becomes undistinguished from the sky . They have ...
... manner , and as suddenly left a dull blank . In certain nights they assume the appearance of vast columns ; on one side of the deepest yellow , on the other de- clining away till it becomes undistinguished from the sky . They have ...
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... manner of life , of the natives of the arctic countries , we should deem it insupportable . How deplorable should we think our situations , if we saw nothing before our eyes but stupendous mountains of ice and extensive 44 NO . V. The ...
... manner of life , of the natives of the arctic countries , we should deem it insupportable . How deplorable should we think our situations , if we saw nothing before our eyes but stupendous mountains of ice and extensive 44 NO . V. The ...
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... manner of using it , this mischief often happens . But , if you had occasion to describe instruments of torture or execution , this engine , you would say , is to ex- tend the sinews ; this to dislocate the joints ; this to break the ...
... manner of using it , this mischief often happens . But , if you had occasion to describe instruments of torture or execution , this engine , you would say , is to ex- tend the sinews ; this to dislocate the joints ; this to break the ...
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... manner as those primaries do round the sun . One of the most conspicuous of these satellites is the moon , which is a constant attendant on the earth ; and , while she accompanies it in its annual progress through the heavens , keeps ...
... manner as those primaries do round the sun . One of the most conspicuous of these satellites is the moon , which is a constant attendant on the earth ; and , while she accompanies it in its annual progress through the heavens , keeps ...
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