The Mathematical and Philosophical Works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, Late Lord Bishop of Chester: II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planetsVernor and Hood, 1802 |
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... * ... VII . That those spots and brighter parts , which by our sight may be distinguished in the moon , do shew the dif- ference betwixt the sea and land in that other world ... 36 43 51 Page VIII . That the spots represent the sea ,
... * ... VII . That those spots and brighter parts , which by our sight may be distinguished in the moon , do shew the dif- ference betwixt the sea and land in that other world ... 36 43 51 Page VIII . That the spots represent the sea ,
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... betwixt them and the other stars , was known only to those who were learned men , and had skill in astronomy . As for that expression in Job * ,, the stars of the morning , it is in the plural number , and therefore cannot properly be ...
... betwixt them and the other stars , was known only to those who were learned men , and had skill in astronomy . As for that expression in Job * ,, the stars of the morning , it is in the plural number , and therefore cannot properly be ...
Pagina 30
... flesh of a soft , are not joined together but by the in- tercession of membranes and gristles , such as being of a middle nature may fitly come betwixt . 3. It is not conceiveable for what use or benefit 30 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD .
... flesh of a soft , are not joined together but by the in- tercession of membranes and gristles , such as being of a middle nature may fitly come betwixt . 3. It is not conceiveable for what use or benefit 30 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD .
Pagina 31
... Betwixt two extremes there can be but one medium ; and therefore between those two opposite elements of earth and water , it may seem more convenient to place only the air , which shall partake of middle qualities diffe- rent from both ...
... Betwixt two extremes there can be but one medium ; and therefore between those two opposite elements of earth and water , it may seem more convenient to place only the air , which shall partake of middle qualities diffe- rent from both ...
Pagina 51
... betwixt the sea and land in that other world . FOR OR the clear proof of this proposition , I shall firs up others concern ing the matter and form of those spots , and then shew the greater probability of this present assertion , and ...
... betwixt the sea and land in that other world . FOR OR the clear proof of this proposition , I shall firs up others concern ing the matter and form of those spots , and then shew the greater probability of this present assertion , and ...
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