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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... Earth 320 74. On Extraneous Fossils ...... ..... 329 75. On the Mineral Productions of the Earth 338 76. On Mountains 347 77. Further Observations on Mountains .. 355 78. The Conclusion 363 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. XXXIX . ON ...
... Earth 320 74. On Extraneous Fossils ...... ..... 329 75. On the Mineral Productions of the Earth 338 76. On Mountains 347 77. Further Observations on Mountains .. 355 78. The Conclusion 363 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. XXXIX . ON ...
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... earth , it required much industry and attention to discover them . By the ingenuity and perseverance of Reaumur , however , we are enabled to explain some parts of their internal economy and manners . This indefatigable naturalist ...
... earth , it required much industry and attention to discover them . By the ingenuity and perseverance of Reaumur , however , we are enabled to explain some parts of their internal economy and manners . This indefatigable naturalist ...
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... earth , builds cells for the reception of her eggs , and feeds the worms which proceed from them . Whenever any of these neuter worms are transformed into flies , they immediately assist their parent in augmenting the number of cells ...
... earth , builds cells for the reception of her eggs , and feeds the worms which proceed from them . Whenever any of these neuter worms are transformed into flies , they immediately assist their parent in augmenting the number of cells ...
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... earth , and coloured air , He looks in boundless majesty abroad ; And sheds the shining day , that burnished plays On rocks and hills , and towers , and wandering streams , High gleaming from afar . FORENOON . Now , flaming up the ...
... earth , and coloured air , He looks in boundless majesty abroad ; And sheds the shining day , that burnished plays On rocks and hills , and towers , and wandering streams , High gleaming from afar . FORENOON . Now , flaming up the ...
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... earth seems , Får stretched around , to meet the bending sphere . NOON . Tis raging noon ; and , vertical , the Sun Darts on the head direct his forceful rays . O'er heaven and earth , far as the ranging eye Can sweep , a dazzling ...
... earth seems , Får stretched around , to meet the bending sphere . NOON . Tis raging noon ; and , vertical , the Sun Darts on the head direct his forceful rays . O'er heaven and earth , far as the ranging eye Can sweep , a dazzling ...
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