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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... depth . But the cells of the males are narrower than those of the females , because the bodies of the former are never so thick as those of the latter . This wonderful assemblage of combs , of the pil- lars which support them , and of ...
... depth . But the cells of the males are narrower than those of the females , because the bodies of the former are never so thick as those of the latter . This wonderful assemblage of combs , of the pil- lars which support them , and of ...
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... depth : He comes attended by the sultry Hours , And ever - fanning Breezes , on his way ; While , from his ardent look , the turning Spring Averts her blushful face ; and earth and skies All smiling , to his hot dominion leaves ...
... depth : He comes attended by the sultry Hours , And ever - fanning Breezes , on his way ; While , from his ardent look , the turning Spring Averts her blushful face ; and earth and skies All smiling , to his hot dominion leaves ...
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... depth of the groves , or descend into the spacious vale , we discover new beauties spread around in wonderful profusion . Of the in- finity of objects that strike the eye , each is different from the other ; but each has in itself ...
... depth of the groves , or descend into the spacious vale , we discover new beauties spread around in wonderful profusion . Of the in- finity of objects that strike the eye , each is different from the other ; but each has in itself ...
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... depth of them . He estimates , in particular , that the nucleus , or bottom of the large spot above - mentioned , was not less than a semi- diameter of the earth , or about 4000 miles below the level of the sun's surface ; while its ...
... depth of them . He estimates , in particular , that the nucleus , or bottom of the large spot above - mentioned , was not less than a semi- diameter of the earth , or about 4000 miles below the level of the sun's surface ; while its ...
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... depth of the nucleus , either emits no light , or emits so little as to appear dark , when seen at the same time , and compared with that resplen- dent , and probably , in some degree , fluid substance which covers his surface . This ...
... depth of the nucleus , either emits no light , or emits so little as to appear dark , when seen at the same time , and compared with that resplen- dent , and probably , in some degree , fluid substance which covers his surface . This ...
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