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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... Winds and Storms 3. On Snow 4. On Winter in the Polar 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 ...
... Winds and Storms 3. On Snow 4. On Winter in the Polar 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 ...
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... winds roar , and the big torrents burst ; Or seen the deep fermenting tempest brewed In the grim evening sky . Contemplations of this kind were , indeed , suited to the serious and virtuous soul of Thomson . They raised to nobler ...
... winds roar , and the big torrents burst ; Or seen the deep fermenting tempest brewed In the grim evening sky . Contemplations of this kind were , indeed , suited to the serious and virtuous soul of Thomson . They raised to nobler ...
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... winds with all - subduing frost ; Moulds his fierce hail , and treasures up his snows , With which he now oppresses half the globe . In a general view of winter , in this country , I shall not attempt to give a philosophical account ...
... winds with all - subduing frost ; Moulds his fierce hail , and treasures up his snows , With which he now oppresses half the globe . In a general view of winter , in this country , I shall not attempt to give a philosophical account ...
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... winds roar , and the big torrents burst ; Or seen the deep fermenting tempest brewed In the grim evening sky . Contemplations of this kind were , indeed , suited to the serious and virtuous soul of Thomson . They raised to nobler ...
... winds roar , and the big torrents burst ; Or seen the deep fermenting tempest brewed In the grim evening sky . Contemplations of this kind were , indeed , suited to the serious and virtuous soul of Thomson . They raised to nobler ...
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... winds with all - subduing frost ; Moulds his fierce hail , and treasures up his snows , With which he now oppresses half the globe . In a general view of winter , in this country , I shall not attempt to give a philosophical account ...
... winds with all - subduing frost ; Moulds his fierce hail , and treasures up his snows , With which he now oppresses half the globe . In a general view of winter , in this country , I shall not attempt to give a philosophical account ...
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