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 - Nature study |
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... Aurora Borealis , and other Fiery Meteors 112 52. On Magnetism and the Mariner's Compass .... 53. On Earthquakes 120 129 55. Further Reflections on Volcanos ; with a Refuta- 54. On Voleanos and Subterraneous Fires ..... tion of some ...
... Aurora Borealis , and other Fiery Meteors 112 52. On Magnetism and the Mariner's Compass .... 53. On Earthquakes 120 129 55. Further Reflections on Volcanos ; with a Refuta- 54. On Voleanos and Subterraneous Fires ..... tion of some ...
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... aurora borealis , in order to produce the effects VOL . II . D with which we are acquainted . The sun , then NO : XLIII , 49 On the Sun.
... aurora borealis , in order to produce the effects VOL . II . D with which we are acquainted . The sun , then NO : XLIII , 49 On the Sun.
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... AURORA BOREALIS , AND OTHER FIERY METEORS . Silent from the north A blaze of meteors shoots : ensweeping first The lower skies , they all at once converge High to the crown of heaven , and all at ... Aurora Borealis, and other Fiery Meteors.
... AURORA BOREALIS , AND OTHER FIERY METEORS . Silent from the north A blaze of meteors shoots : ensweeping first The lower skies , they all at once converge High to the crown of heaven , and all at ... Aurora Borealis, and other Fiery Meteors.
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... of polar night , they find A wondrous day : enough to light the chase , Or guide their daring steps to Finland - fairs . THOMSON . Th ' unalterable hour : ev'n Nature's self Is deemed NO . LI . 113 On the Aurora Borealis .
... of polar night , they find A wondrous day : enough to light the chase , Or guide their daring steps to Finland - fairs . THOMSON . Th ' unalterable hour : ev'n Nature's self Is deemed NO . LI . 113 On the Aurora Borealis .
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... aurora borealis was observed two nights successively . Two were seen , at different times , in the year following , in Brabant . They were com- pared , by Cornelius Gemma , to spears , fortified cities , and armies fighting in the air ...
... aurora borealis was observed two nights successively . Two were seen , at different times , in the year following , in Brabant . They were com- pared , by Cornelius Gemma , to spears , fortified cities , and armies fighting in the air ...
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