The Contemplative Philosopher: Or Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year;: With Poetical Illustrations and Moral Reflections on Each Subject. In Two Volumes..G. G. and J. Robinson, F. and C. Rivington, W. Bent, Longman and Rees, and J. Mawman. 1800. M. Brown, printer, 1800 |
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... bodies , when beaten into leaves , will ride upon the least breath of air . The whitenefs of fnow is owing to the small particles into which it is divided ; for ice , when pounded , will become equally white . - An artificial fnow has ...
... bodies , when beaten into leaves , will ride upon the least breath of air . The whitenefs of fnow is owing to the small particles into which it is divided ; for ice , when pounded , will become equally white . - An artificial fnow has ...
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... bodies . Their bedding , likewife , is formed of the fame . The fkin of the fox , which is the most valuable , is preferved as an article of commerce . They have alfo other employment be- fide the chafe , in catching with nets the ...
... bodies . Their bedding , likewife , is formed of the fame . The fkin of the fox , which is the most valuable , is preferved as an article of commerce . They have alfo other employment be- fide the chafe , in catching with nets the ...
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... bodies , cal- culated to refift the rigour of their climate ; the furry nations " with which their woods abound , and whofe fkins protect them from the cold ; and · that peculiar bleffing of thefe regions , the raindeer ; are fo many ...
... bodies , cal- culated to refift the rigour of their climate ; the furry nations " with which their woods abound , and whofe fkins protect them from the cold ; and · that peculiar bleffing of thefe regions , the raindeer ; are fo many ...
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... bodies which compofe the material fyftem ; their mutual dependence and fubferviency ; the re- gularity of their motions , and the aptitude of thefe motions for producing the moft beneficial effects ; and many phenomenons refulting from ...
... bodies which compofe the material fyftem ; their mutual dependence and fubferviency ; the re- gularity of their motions , and the aptitude of thefe motions for producing the moft beneficial effects ; and many phenomenons refulting from ...
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... bodies with equal eafe as to the minutest particles ; the fubtilty of the motions and actions in the internal parts of bodies shows that his influence penetrates the inmoft receffes of things , and that he is equally active and prefent ...
... bodies with equal eafe as to the minutest particles ; the fubtilty of the motions and actions in the internal parts of bodies shows that his influence penetrates the inmoft receffes of things , and that he is equally active and prefent ...
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