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... perfect number . Still it is so near it that it cannot be so very unlucky as it is popularly considered ; and we trust none of our readers will ever again think it necessary to count the number 36 The Romance of Astronomy .
... perfect number . Still it is so near it that it cannot be so very unlucky as it is popularly considered ; and we trust none of our readers will ever again think it necessary to count the number 36 The Romance of Astronomy .
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... considered so remark- able , that a company of astronomers banded themselves together to institute a search for the missing orb , and shared out among them- * selves the part of the heavens in which it 46 The Romance of Astronomy .
... considered so remark- able , that a company of astronomers banded themselves together to institute a search for the missing orb , and shared out among them- * selves the part of the heavens in which it 46 The Romance of Astronomy .
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... considered the idea as altogether chimeri- cal , arguing with perfect truth that there was no reason to believe that the law in question was anything more than an accidental coin- cidence , and that it was thus utter madness to attempt ...
... considered the idea as altogether chimeri- cal , arguing with perfect truth that there was no reason to believe that the law in question was anything more than an accidental coin- cidence , and that it was thus utter madness to attempt ...
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... planet is the chief element to be considered in Genethlialogy , as Ptolemy styles the science of nativities , its influence may be modified by its combination with other planets , or its position in the zodiac Astrology . 55.
... planet is the chief element to be considered in Genethlialogy , as Ptolemy styles the science of nativities , its influence may be modified by its combination with other planets , or its position in the zodiac Astrology . 55.
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... considered , though firm , and sometimes positive in opinion , this royal native , if he live to mount the throne , will sway the sceptre of these realms in modera- tion and justice , and be a pious and benevolent man , and a merciful ...
... considered , though firm , and sometimes positive in opinion , this royal native , if he live to mount the throne , will sway the sceptre of these realms in modera- tion and justice , and be a pious and benevolent man , and a merciful ...
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