The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Band 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... says that in 1792 , he examined the sun with several powers from 90 to 500 ; and it evidently appeared , that the black spots are the opaque ground or body of the sun ; and that the luminous part is an atmo- sphere , which being ...
... says that in 1792 , he examined the sun with several powers from 90 to 500 ; and it evidently appeared , that the black spots are the opaque ground or body of the sun ; and that the luminous part is an atmo- sphere , which being ...
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... say , The ever rolling orb's impulsive ray On the next threads and filaments does bear , Which form the springy texture of the air ; That those still strike the next , till to the sight The quick vibration propagates the light ; ' Tis ...
... say , The ever rolling orb's impulsive ray On the next threads and filaments does bear , Which form the springy texture of the air ; That those still strike the next , till to the sight The quick vibration propagates the light ; ' Tis ...
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... say , that a sound is in the air , or that a body sounds when struck , although the affection of the air or body is very different from the sensation . That bodies move or tremble when they produce sound , requires no particular proof ...
... say , that a sound is in the air , or that a body sounds when struck , although the affection of the air or body is very different from the sensation . That bodies move or tremble when they produce sound , requires no particular proof ...
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... say , I had eyes again . The dispersion of the sense of feeling throughout the body must not be unnoticed . The other senses , it has been observed , are seated in the very best place for the relief and comfort , the guard and be- nefit ...
... say , I had eyes again . The dispersion of the sense of feeling throughout the body must not be unnoticed . The other senses , it has been observed , are seated in the very best place for the relief and comfort , the guard and be- nefit ...
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... sus- pended by a chain ) sitting on one chair , and laying their feet on another . It is still safer , he says , to VOL . II . F bring two or three mattresses , or beds , into NO . XLIX . On Lightning and Thunder . 97.
... sus- pended by a chain ) sitting on one chair , and laying their feet on another . It is still safer , he says , to VOL . II . F bring two or three mattresses , or beds , into NO . XLIX . On Lightning and Thunder . 97.
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