The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, المجلد 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... observe further , that notwithstanding the coldness of this season , it has been demonstrated by astro- nomers , that the sun is really nearer to the earth in winter than in summer . The principal cause of this difference is , that in ...
... observe further , that notwithstanding the coldness of this season , it has been demonstrated by astro- nomers , that the sun is really nearer to the earth in winter than in summer . The principal cause of this difference is , that in ...
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... observed to blow from the east point . For , supposing the sun to continue vertical over some one place , the air will be most rarefied there ; and , consequently , the neighbouring air will rush in from every quar- ter with equal force ...
... observed to blow from the east point . For , supposing the sun to continue vertical over some one place , the air will be most rarefied there ; and , consequently , the neighbouring air will rush in from every quar- ter with equal force ...
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... observed , nothing is more easy than to see , why the northern and southern parts of the world , beyond the limits of the trade winds , are subject to such variety of winds . For the air , on account of the smaller influence of the sun ...
... observed , nothing is more easy than to see , why the northern and southern parts of the world , beyond the limits of the trade winds , are subject to such variety of winds . For the air , on account of the smaller influence of the sun ...
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... observed , that nothing is properly an evil , which it is consistent with the perfections of the Deity to permit or appoint , but what deserves that character upon the whole . This we can never presume to say , of any thing we are ...
... observed , that nothing is properly an evil , which it is consistent with the perfections of the Deity to permit or appoint , but what deserves that character upon the whole . This we can never presume to say , of any thing we are ...
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... observations , which beautifully illustrate this subject . Of the happiness and misery , ' says he , of our present state , part arises from our sensations , and part from our opinions ; part is distributed by nature , and part is , in ...
... observations , which beautifully illustrate this subject . Of the happiness and misery , ' says he , of our present state , part arises from our sensations , and part from our opinions ; part is distributed by nature , and part is , in ...
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