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... angle , or work of a for- tification , is called a bastion . The strait wall that joins bastions , and which these are to defend , is called the curtain . The projecting angles are called salient an- gles ; and the angles which point ...
... angle , or work of a for- tification , is called a bastion . The strait wall that joins bastions , and which these are to defend , is called the curtain . The projecting angles are called salient an- gles ; and the angles which point ...
Page 55
... angles . xy the rampart . AG the line of defence . 169. No fortress can be prudently assaulted by besiegers within the range of its guns , ex- cept by digging an approach in a zig - zag or ... angle of 45 degrees ; and there ART OF WAR . 55.
... angles . xy the rampart . AG the line of defence . 169. No fortress can be prudently assaulted by besiegers within the range of its guns , ex- cept by digging an approach in a zig - zag or ... angle of 45 degrees ; and there ART OF WAR . 55.
Page 56
... angle of 45 degrees ; and there are tables constructed for every degree of ele- vation . In battle , it is found ... angles . M and a the salient angles . e he means of destruction existing in fire - arms and cannon 56 ART OF WAR .
... angle of 45 degrees ; and there are tables constructed for every degree of ele- vation . In battle , it is found ... angles . M and a the salient angles . e he means of destruction existing in fire - arms and cannon 56 ART OF WAR .
Page 100
... angle , by which we can determine the exact distance of the Earth from the Sun. 273. Having ascertained , by means of the ob- - servation of a transit , the distance of the Earth from the Sun , the distances of all the other pla- nets ...
... angle , by which we can determine the exact distance of the Earth from the Sun. 273. Having ascertained , by means of the ob- - servation of a transit , the distance of the Earth from the Sun , the distances of all the other pla- nets ...
Page 103
... angle of the orbit diminishes at the rate of a minute in 110 years , and a degree in 6600 years . Observations were made in China 2900 years ago ; by which it appears , that the obliquity was 23 ° . 54 ' ; but it is now only 23 ° . 28 ...
... angle of the orbit diminishes at the rate of a minute in 110 years , and a degree in 6600 years . Observations were made in China 2900 years ago ; by which it appears , that the obliquity was 23 ° . 54 ' ; but it is now only 23 ° . 28 ...
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Page 41 - That levying money for or to the use of the Crown, by pretence and prerogative, without grant of Parliament, for longer time or in other manner than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.
Page 163 - See through this air, this ocean, and this earth, All matter quick, and bursting into birth! Above, how high progressive life may go ! Around, how wide ! how deep extend below ! Vast chain of being! which from God began; Natures ethereal, human, angel, man, Beast, bird, fish, insect, what no eye can see, No glass can reach; from infinite to thee; From thee to nothing...
Page 79 - Great source of day! best image here below Of thy Creator, ever pouring wide, From world to world, the vital ocean round, On Nature write with every beam His praise.
Page 41 - That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Page 177 - A bird's nest. Mark it well, within, without : No tool had he that wrought, no knife to cut, No nail to fix, no bodkin to insert, No glue to join ; his little beak was all, And yet how neatly finished ! What nice hand, With every implement and means of art, And twenty years...
Page 41 - That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted; 11. That jurors ought to be duly impanelled and returned, and jurors which pass upon men in trials for high treason ought to be freeholders; 12. That all grants and promises of fines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction are illegal and void; 13. And that for redress of all grievances, and for the amending, strengthening and preserving of the laws, Parliaments...
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Page 169 - Fierce Winter sweeps them from the face of day. Even so luxurious men, unheeding, pass An idle summer life in fortune's shine, A season's glitter ! Thus they flutter on From toy to toy, from vanity to vice; Till, blown away by death, oblivion comes Behind, and strikes them from the book of life.
Page 42 - II. The end of all political associations is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man; and these rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance of oppression.
Page 43 - X. No man ought to be molested on account of his opinions, not even on account of his religious opinions, provided his avowal of them does not disturb the public order established by the law.