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 - Nature study |
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... phenomena of Nature , as they are brought under the notice of the ob- server , in different seasons of the year , and in different portions of the globe , become in succession the topics of contemplation . Of some , the author traces ...
... phenomena of Nature , as they are brought under the notice of the ob- server , in different seasons of the year , and in different portions of the globe , become in succession the topics of contemplation . Of some , the author traces ...
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... phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured to allure to these improving inquiries , by strewing , as it were , each winding ...
... phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured to allure to these improving inquiries , by strewing , as it were , each winding ...
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... Phenomena in the Vegetable Kingdom 294 31. Reflections on the Divine Wisdom and Power in the Minuter Parts of Creation 307 32. Further Reflections on the Minute Wonders of Creation ..... 317 33. A View of the Insect Tribes .... 327 34 ...
... Phenomena in the Vegetable Kingdom 294 31. Reflections on the Divine Wisdom and Power in the Minuter Parts of Creation 307 32. Further Reflections on the Minute Wonders of Creation ..... 317 33. A View of the Insect Tribes .... 327 34 ...
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... phenomena peculiar to this season , with sufficient beauty or usefulness in each to merit a distinct discussion . Whether he contemplates Winter in its first approaches , or enters into a mi- nute investigation of its various scenery ...
... phenomena peculiar to this season , with sufficient beauty or usefulness in each to merit a distinct discussion . Whether he contemplates Winter in its first approaches , or enters into a mi- nute investigation of its various scenery ...
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... shall not attempt to give a philosophical account Quid tibi pastores Lybiæ , & c . GEORG . III . 319 . The other hemisphere . of the various phenomena peculiar to this incle- ment season B 2 NO . I. 8 Reflections on Winter .
... shall not attempt to give a philosophical account Quid tibi pastores Lybiæ , & c . GEORG . III . 319 . The other hemisphere . of the various phenomena peculiar to this incle- ment season B 2 NO . I. 8 Reflections on Winter .
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