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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... habitations they construct do honour to their patience , their ad- dress , and sagacity . Their architecture , like that of the honey - bee , is singular , and worthy of admi- ration ; but the materials employed furnish neither honey ...
... habitations they construct do honour to their patience , their ad- dress , and sagacity . Their architecture , like that of the honey - bee , is singular , and worthy of admi- ration ; but the materials employed furnish neither honey ...
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... habitations . Some employ merely earth as the material ; others fragments of leaves , of bark , or of straw ; others nothing but pulverized portions of decayed wood . The brown ant exhibits the most perfect specimens . Their nests are ...
... habitations . Some employ merely earth as the material ; others fragments of leaves , of bark , or of straw ; others nothing but pulverized portions of decayed wood . The brown ant exhibits the most perfect specimens . Their nests are ...
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... habitations for their young , nor less provi- dent in laying up for them a store of nourishment sufficient to support them till they are transformed into flies , or have become perfect animals . I shall conclude this paper with ...
... habitations for their young , nor less provi- dent in laying up for them a store of nourishment sufficient to support them till they are transformed into flies , or have become perfect animals . I shall conclude this paper with ...
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... habitations of 27,000 persons ; and of 20,000 inhabitants of the city of Catanea , only 3000 escaped . This inundation of liquid fire , in its progress , met with a lake four miles in compass , and not only filled it up , although it ...
... habitations of 27,000 persons ; and of 20,000 inhabitants of the city of Catanea , only 3000 escaped . This inundation of liquid fire , in its progress , met with a lake four miles in compass , and not only filled it up , although it ...
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... habitations . The ex- tensive and tempestuous ocean , instead of dividing or limiting his power , only serves to assist his in- dustry , and enlarge the sphere of his enjoyments . Its billows , and its monsters , instead of presenting a ...
... habitations . The ex- tensive and tempestuous ocean , instead of dividing or limiting his power , only serves to assist his in- dustry , and enlarge the sphere of his enjoyments . Its billows , and its monsters , instead of presenting a ...
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