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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... ..... 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 THE WONDERFUL CONTENTS .
... ..... 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 THE WONDERFUL CONTENTS .
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... mineral generations , drawn . Thence nitre , sulphur , and the fiery spume Of fat bitumen , steaming on the day , With various - tinctured trains of latent flame , Pollute the sky , and in yon baleful cloud , A reddening gloom , a ...
... mineral generations , drawn . Thence nitre , sulphur , and the fiery spume Of fat bitumen , steaming on the day , With various - tinctured trains of latent flame , Pollute the sky , and in yon baleful cloud , A reddening gloom , a ...
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... minerals ; but as to the central recesses of the globe , we can never penetrate into them . A gnat essaying the feeble efforts of its slender proboscis against the hide of an elephant , and attempting thereby to in- vestigate the ...
... minerals ; but as to the central recesses of the globe , we can never penetrate into them . A gnat essaying the feeble efforts of its slender proboscis against the hide of an elephant , and attempting thereby to in- vestigate the ...
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... minerals . In both vegetables and minerals , a definite quantity of moisture is requisite to enable them to commence that intestine motion of their parts , which is neces- sary for the production of fire . Iron and sulphur would remain ...
... minerals . In both vegetables and minerals , a definite quantity of moisture is requisite to enable them to commence that intestine motion of their parts , which is neces- sary for the production of fire . Iron and sulphur would remain ...
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... mineral bodies as are angular and crystallized , espe- cially into a cubical form . The scientific name is pyrites , fiery : a denomination expressive enough of the property which this mineral has of striking fire with steel , and of ...
... mineral bodies as are angular and crystallized , espe- cially into a cubical form . The scientific name is pyrites , fiery : a denomination expressive enough of the property which this mineral has of striking fire with steel , and of ...
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