The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volum 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... become in succession the topics of contemplation . Of some , the author traces the natural history ; of others , developes the cause ; of others , ex- plains the use . The principles of the che- mist , the astronomer , the mechanist ...
... become in succession the topics of contemplation . Of some , the author traces the natural history ; of others , developes the cause ; of others , ex- plains the use . The principles of the che- mist , the astronomer , the mechanist ...
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... become northeast on the northern side , and south - east on the southern . The reason of this is , that , as the equatorial parts , are hotter than any other , both the northern and southern air ought to have a tendency that way ; the ...
... become northeast on the northern side , and south - east on the southern . The reason of this is , that , as the equatorial parts , are hotter than any other , both the northern and southern air ought to have a tendency that way ; the ...
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... become hotter , and reflect more heat than the seas beyond the equator , which the sun has left ; the winds , therefore , instead of blowing thence to the parts under the equator , blow the contrary way ; and when the sun leaves those ...
... become hotter , and reflect more heat than the seas beyond the equator , which the sun has left ; the winds , therefore , instead of blowing thence to the parts under the equator , blow the contrary way ; and when the sun leaves those ...
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... become equally white . An artificial snow has been made by the following experiment . A tall phial of aqua fortis being placed by the fire till it is warm ; and filings of pure silver , a few at a time , being put into it ; after a ...
... become equally white . An artificial snow has been made by the following experiment . A tall phial of aqua fortis being placed by the fire till it is warm ; and filings of pure silver , a few at a time , being put into it ; after a ...
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... become immoveable , till the cause is over . In Hudson's Bay , moreover , the firmament , in winter , is not without its beauties . The night is enlivened by the aurora borealis , which spreads a thousand different lights and colours ...
... become immoveable , till the cause is over . In Hudson's Bay , moreover , the firmament , in winter , is not without its beauties . The night is enlivened by the aurora borealis , which spreads a thousand different lights and colours ...
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