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 |
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... distance , th of the place is greatest ; and it 9th of March , when its distance is etween the greatest and the least ; tha e of the equinox . But I shall onl that notwithstanding the coldne it has been demonstrated by astr sun is ...
... distance , th of the place is greatest ; and it 9th of March , when its distance is etween the greatest and the least ; tha e of the equinox . But I shall onl that notwithstanding the coldne it has been demonstrated by astr sun is ...
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... distance from the zenith of the place is greatest ; and it ends on the 20th of March , when its distance is at a mean between the greatest and the least ; that is , at the time of the equinox . But I shall only observe further , that ...
... distance from the zenith of the place is greatest ; and it ends on the 20th of March , when its distance is at a mean between the greatest and the least ; that is , at the time of the equinox . But I shall only observe further , that ...
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... distances from each other ; and each fills the vallies for tracts unknown , in a region totally inaccessible in the internal parts . The last exhibits over the sea a front three hun- dred feet high , emulating the emerald in colour ...
... distances from each other ; and each fills the vallies for tracts unknown , in a region totally inaccessible in the internal parts . The last exhibits over the sea a front three hun- dred feet high , emulating the emerald in colour ...
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... distances , regularly decreasing , and producing the most sensible and important effects . Its action is proportioned to the quantity of solid matter in bodies , and there- fore seems to surpass mere mechanism . But , however various ...
... distances , regularly decreasing , and producing the most sensible and important effects . Its action is proportioned to the quantity of solid matter in bodies , and there- fore seems to surpass mere mechanism . But , however various ...
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... distances , with the re- gularity and harmony of their motions , all concur to declare , with the eloquent heathen philosopher and the royal Psalmist above , that , ” the hand that formed them is divine . ' " It is no wonder , then ...
... distances , with the re- gularity and harmony of their motions , all concur to declare , with the eloquent heathen philosopher and the royal Psalmist above , that , ” the hand that formed them is divine . ' " It is no wonder , then ...
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