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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... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. subject , separately considered , will afford ample room for poetical illustration and philosophical in- quiry . Of all the poets , ancient or modern , Thomson has exhibited the noblest group of ...
... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. subject , separately considered , will afford ample room for poetical illustration and philosophical in- quiry . Of all the poets , ancient or modern , Thomson has exhibited the noblest group of ...
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... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. of the various phenomena peculiar to this incle- ment season ; nor shall I pursue my researches , at present , into more northern regions . - Winter has been defined to be that season of the year ...
... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. of the various phenomena peculiar to this incle- ment season ; nor shall I pursue my researches , at present , into more northern regions . - Winter has been defined to be that season of the year ...
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... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. tive Philosopher . Few minds are so devoid of sen- sibility , as not to experience the most grateful emotions , when the inexhaustible bounties of the Supreme Being bloom around in spring , in ...
... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. tive Philosopher . Few minds are so devoid of sen- sibility , as not to experience the most grateful emotions , when the inexhaustible bounties of the Supreme Being bloom around in spring , in ...
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... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. And should'st thou , compelled by a frost , Come again to my window or door , Doubt not an affectionate host , Only pay as thou pay'dst me before ' . But the benign Governor of the universe , who ...
... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. And should'st thou , compelled by a frost , Come again to my window or door , Doubt not an affectionate host , Only pay as thou pay'dst me before ' . But the benign Governor of the universe , who ...
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... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. degree of latitude , the wind is found to vary from the east point , so as ... reflection of the sun's heat from the land , it frequently happens other- wise ; particularly on the coast of Guinea ...
... Reflections on Each Subject Richard Lobb. degree of latitude , the wind is found to vary from the east point , so as ... reflection of the sun's heat from the land , it frequently happens other- wise ; particularly on the coast of Guinea ...
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