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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... the Ocean 60. Conclusion of Reflections on the Ocean 61. On the Decay and Fall of the Leaves 62. On the Chain of Beings in the Universe . ....... 158 169 177 186 196 205 216 No. 63. On the Principle of Association 64. On the.
... the Ocean 60. Conclusion of Reflections on the Ocean 61. On the Decay and Fall of the Leaves 62. On the Chain of Beings in the Universe . ....... 158 169 177 186 196 205 216 No. 63. On the Principle of Association 64. On the.
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... Principle of Association 64. On the Feathered Creation ... 65. On the Migration of Birds Page 225 233 243 66. Further Reflections on the Migration of Birds ...... .. 251 67. On Migration in general ... .... 68. On the Instinct of Brutes ...
... Principle of Association 64. On the Feathered Creation ... 65. On the Migration of Birds Page 225 233 243 66. Further Reflections on the Migration of Birds ...... .. 251 67. On Migration in general ... .... 68. On the Instinct of Brutes ...
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... principle of beauty and perfection ! " Such are the natural effusions of the Contem- plative Philosopher , when his eye wanders over the beauties of the Summer . And what pleasure and serenity do such meditations inspire ! Can any ter ...
... principle of beauty and perfection ! " Such are the natural effusions of the Contem- plative Philosopher , when his eye wanders over the beauties of the Summer . And what pleasure and serenity do such meditations inspire ! Can any ter ...
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... principles of things ; and Des Cartes defines it to be a globulous matter diffused through the uni- verse ; which being impelled by the sun , strikes upon our eyes , in the same manner as a staff , that is pushed at one end , presses in ...
... principles of things ; and Des Cartes defines it to be a globulous matter diffused through the uni- verse ; which being impelled by the sun , strikes upon our eyes , in the same manner as a staff , that is pushed at one end , presses in ...
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... principle of reflection it happens , that sounds ut tered in one focus of an elliptical cavity are heard much magnified in the other focus ; instances of which are found in several domes and vaults , par- ticularly in the whispering ...
... principle of reflection it happens , that sounds ut tered in one focus of an elliptical cavity are heard much magnified in the other focus ; instances of which are found in several domes and vaults , par- ticularly in the whispering ...
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