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 |
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... give to the whole so exquisite a charm ; but has simply ventured upon a few occa- sional suppressions or additions , where re- cent improvements in science rendered them necessary to prevent misconception and er- ror . In a â–³ 2.
... give to the whole so exquisite a charm ; but has simply ventured upon a few occa- sional suppressions or additions , where re- cent improvements in science rendered them necessary to prevent misconception and er- ror . In a â–³ 2.
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... render it necessary . On the whole , therefore , it is earnestly hoped that the numerous improvements made in this new edition of the Contempla- tive Philosopher , will render it more exten- sively beneficial to the rising generation ...
... render it necessary . On the whole , therefore , it is earnestly hoped that the numerous improvements made in this new edition of the Contempla- tive Philosopher , will render it more exten- sively beneficial to the rising generation ...
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... renders it capable of compression and expansion . This elasticity is in- creased by heat , which rarefies and expands the air ; and of this property , the wind is a necessary consequence : for , when the atmosphere is heated over one ...
... renders it capable of compression and expansion . This elasticity is in- creased by heat , which rarefies and expands the air ; and of this property , the wind is a necessary consequence : for , when the atmosphere is heated over one ...
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... rendered lighter than the air which is over the sea , the wind continually rushes in upon the land , to restore the equilibrium . That part of the ocean which is called the Rains , is attended with perpetual calms . the wind scarcely ...
... rendered lighter than the air which is over the sea , the wind continually rushes in upon the land , to restore the equilibrium . That part of the ocean which is called the Rains , is attended with perpetual calms . the wind scarcely ...
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... render them subser vient , on the whole , to the happiness of his creatures . Nor can a benevolent mind derive a nobler conso lation in calamity , than from the consideration , that the immediate cause of his sufferings may , perhaps ...
... render them subser vient , on the whole , to the happiness of his creatures . Nor can a benevolent mind derive a nobler conso lation in calamity , than from the consideration , that the immediate cause of his sufferings may , perhaps ...
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