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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... regions of poetry ; but these seem so strictly in accordance with the original plan of the author , that no apology can be requisite for their introduction . Of the several causes which may be as- signed for the wider diffusion of ...
... regions of poetry ; but these seem so strictly in accordance with the original plan of the author , that no apology can be requisite for their introduction . Of the several causes which may be as- signed for the wider diffusion of ...
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... regions of philoso- phical discussion , and collected a variety of the wonderful phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured ...
... regions of philoso- phical discussion , and collected a variety of the wonderful phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured ...
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... Regions 5. Further Reflections on the Polar Winter . Page 1 8 17 27 37 6. Reflections on the Existence of a Supreme Being 46 7. Reflections on the Solar System .... 57 $ . On Comets ... 73 9. On a Plurality of Worlds 85 .......... 10 ...
... Regions 5. Further Reflections on the Polar Winter . Page 1 8 17 27 37 6. Reflections on the Existence of a Supreme Being 46 7. Reflections on the Solar System .... 57 $ . On Comets ... 73 9. On a Plurality of Worlds 85 .......... 10 ...
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... mi- nute investigation of its various scenery ; whether he confines his researches to our temperate zone , or makes excursions to the polar regions ; each VOL . I. B No. ..... 22. A Moonlight Scene 23. Reflections on Dew VOL I.
... mi- nute investigation of its various scenery ; whether he confines his researches to our temperate zone , or makes excursions to the polar regions ; each VOL . I. B No. ..... 22. A Moonlight Scene 23. Reflections on Dew VOL I.
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... regions . - Winter has to be that season of the year in which shortest . It commences on or about December , which is called the Winter that day when the sun's distance , th of the place is greatest ; and it 9th of March , when its ...
... regions . - Winter has to be that season of the year in which shortest . It commences on or about December , which is called the Winter that day when the sun's distance , th of the place is greatest ; and it 9th of March , when its ...
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