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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... gives an idea of the astonishing prolific powers of these insects , and of the vast numbers of individuals produced in ... give solidity to the fabric , and greatly orna- ment the whole nest . The small combs are sup- ported by the same ...
... gives an idea of the astonishing prolific powers of these insects , and of the vast numbers of individuals produced in ... give solidity to the fabric , and greatly orna- ment the whole nest . The small combs are sup- ported by the same ...
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... gives a portion of the food it has brought . Those who have not been hunting for prey , but have been sucking the juices of fruits , though they seem to return empty , fail not to regale their com- panions ; for , after their arrival ...
... gives a portion of the food it has brought . Those who have not been hunting for prey , but have been sucking the juices of fruits , though they seem to return empty , fail not to regale their com- panions ; for , after their arrival ...
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... give importance , moreover , to a season , in other respects so unproductive of subject , his muse has spread her flight to the torrid zone , and enriched her landscape with foreign beauties and exotic won- ders . Nature , in our ...
... give importance , moreover , to a season , in other respects so unproductive of subject , his muse has spread her flight to the torrid zone , and enriched her landscape with foreign beauties and exotic won- ders . Nature , in our ...
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... gives it an idea of which it was not possessed before . It contributes , therefore , to vary human life : it tends to divert and refresh the mind , and to take off that satiety of which we are apt to complain in the entertainments to ...
... gives it an idea of which it was not possessed before . It contributes , therefore , to vary human life : it tends to divert and refresh the mind , and to take off that satiety of which we are apt to complain in the entertainments to ...
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... Gives one bright glance , then total disappears . First this Confessed from yonder slow - extinguished clouds , All ether softening , sober Evening takes Her wonted station in the middle air , A thousand shadows at her beck . She sends ...
... Gives one bright glance , then total disappears . First this Confessed from yonder slow - extinguished clouds , All ether softening , sober Evening takes Her wonted station in the middle air , A thousand shadows at her beck . She sends ...
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