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 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... By contemplating the works of creation , rises to some e faint idea of its great Author . J. Baker reulp man ? 162 . Published by Mels Sherwood & C.Jan'11817 . THE Contemplative Philosopher : OR SHORT ESSAYS ON THE VARIOUS. Vol.II.
... By contemplating the works of creation , rises to some e faint idea of its great Author . J. Baker reulp man ? 162 . Published by Mels Sherwood & C.Jan'11817 . THE Contemplative Philosopher : OR SHORT ESSAYS ON THE VARIOUS. Vol.II.
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... Creation ... 65. On the Migration of Birds Page 225 233 243 66. Further Reflections on the Migration of Birds ...... .. 251 67. On Migration in general ... .... 68. On the Instinct of Brutes 69. The Force of Instinct exemplified in the ...
... Creation ... 65. On the Migration of Birds Page 225 233 243 66. Further Reflections on the Migration of Birds ...... .. 251 67. On Migration in general ... .... 68. On the Instinct of Brutes 69. The Force of Instinct exemplified in the ...
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... creation at this season is still more enchanting , when considered as a source of pleasure to the understanding , which discovers what the senses cannot attain : it contemplates beauty , harmony , variety , and pleasure unperceived ...
... creation at this season is still more enchanting , when considered as a source of pleasure to the understanding , which discovers what the senses cannot attain : it contemplates beauty , harmony , variety , and pleasure unperceived ...
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... creation ! What numbers are there , in high life especially , who pre- fer a few more hours of sleep to all the pleasures of a morning walk ! This circumstance has been ridiculed with great propriety by one of my predecessors : This ...
... creation ! What numbers are there , in high life especially , who pre- fer a few more hours of sleep to all the pleasures of a morning walk ! This circumstance has been ridiculed with great propriety by one of my predecessors : This ...
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... creation , and on those wonderful re- lations between all the objects of it , which naturally 1 Herrick has given us some most pleasing lines on early rising , which we willingly address to every female who sa- crifices her health to ...
... creation , and on those wonderful re- lations between all the objects of it , which naturally 1 Herrick has given us some most pleasing lines on early rising , which we willingly address to every female who sa- crifices her health to ...
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