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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... on 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.
... on 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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... leaves free passages to the wasps from one part of the nest to another . These intervals are so spacious , that , in proportion to the bulk of the animals , they may be compared to great halls , or broad streets . Each of the larger ...
... leaves free passages to the wasps from one part of the nest to another . These intervals are so spacious , that , in proportion to the bulk of the animals , they may be compared to great halls , or broad streets . Each of the larger ...
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... 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 formed of ра- rallel , or concentric stories , each four or five lines in ...
... 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 formed of ра- rallel , or concentric stories , each four or five lines in ...
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... leaves of some plant ; and in this manner she proceeds till her cylindrical nest is completed . The worms which are hatched from the eggs feed upon the paste , so carefully laid 22 NO . XL . The Contemplative Philosopher .
... leaves of some plant ; and in this manner she proceeds till her cylindrical nest is completed . The worms which are hatched from the eggs feed upon the paste , so carefully laid 22 NO . XL . The Contemplative Philosopher .
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... leaves . THOMSON . Now jocund Summer , with her honied breath , Sweetening the golden grain and blithsome gale , Displays her sun - burnt face , Beneath her hat of straw . HEADLEY . IN the month of May the Spring glows with all the ...
... leaves . THOMSON . Now jocund Summer , with her honied breath , Sweetening the golden grain and blithsome gale , Displays her sun - burnt face , Beneath her hat of straw . HEADLEY . IN the month of May the Spring glows with all the ...
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