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 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... likewise comprehend all the infinite variety of de- signs , that an all - wise Being may intend to effect , by particular occurrences , and thoroughly under- stand the whole plan of his government , the con- nection of the several parts ...
... likewise comprehend all the infinite variety of de- signs , that an all - wise Being may intend to effect , by particular occurrences , and thoroughly under- stand the whole plan of his government , the con- nection of the several parts ...
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... likewise , is formed of the same . The skin of the fox , which is the most valuable , is preserved as an article of commerce . They have also other employment beside the chase , in catching , with nets , the beluga , or white whale ...
... likewise , is formed of the same . The skin of the fox , which is the most valuable , is preserved as an article of commerce . They have also other employment beside the chase , in catching , with nets , the beluga , or white whale ...
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... likewise another motion by which its annual journey round the Sun is made in 365 days , 5 hours , 48 minutes , 49 seconds . The diameter of the Earth , in its course round the Sun , is not perpendicular to its orbit , but inclined to it ...
... likewise another motion by which its annual journey round the Sun is made in 365 days , 5 hours , 48 minutes , 49 seconds . The diameter of the Earth , in its course round the Sun , is not perpendicular to its orbit , but inclined to it ...
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... , therefore , he travels in his orbit at the rate of 53,000 miles in an hour . He has likewise a rotation on his axis in 24 hours ་ 39 minutes , which was discovered by means of an 66 NO . VI . The Contemplative Philosopher .
... , therefore , he travels in his orbit at the rate of 53,000 miles in an hour . He has likewise a rotation on his axis in 24 hours ་ 39 minutes , which was discovered by means of an 66 NO . VI . The Contemplative Philosopher .
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... likewise than that of the other planets , he takes almost 30 of our years to accomplish one of his ; nevertheless , he travels at the rate of more than 20,000 miles in an hour , and yet the poet , comparing his motion with that of the ...
... likewise than that of the other planets , he takes almost 30 of our years to accomplish one of his ; nevertheless , he travels at the rate of more than 20,000 miles in an hour , and yet the poet , comparing his motion with that of the ...
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