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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... Wisdom and Goodness in the Wonders of the Air ..... ........ 126 14. On the mechanical Properties and Effects of the Air , and the beneficial Ends to which it is subservient ....... 15. On the Influence of Air on Vegetation , and of ...
... Wisdom and Goodness in the Wonders of the Air ..... ........ 126 14. On the mechanical Properties and Effects of the Air , and the beneficial Ends to which it is subservient ....... 15. On the Influence of Air on Vegetation , and of ...
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... 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. The Same continued ..... 338 35. On the Transformation of Insects ...
... 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. The Same continued ..... 338 35. On the Transformation of Insects ...
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... wisdom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches . ' Had it been given to us mortals to compre- hend the connection of every thing in nature , with what fervour of admiration should we adore the wisdom and goodness of ...
... wisdom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches . ' Had it been given to us mortals to compre- hend the connection of every thing in nature , with what fervour of admiration should we adore the wisdom and goodness of ...
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... wisdom and contrivance , which not only demonstrate a Creating Hand , but demon- strate that Hand to be Divine . And finally , with the religious and sentimental reader , I indulged such moral reflections as the subject had a tend- ency ...
... wisdom and contrivance , which not only demonstrate a Creating Hand , but demon- strate that Hand to be Divine . And finally , with the religious and sentimental reader , I indulged such moral reflections as the subject had a tend- ency ...
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... wisdom and contrivance in the objects we have hitherto surveyed , a Being infinitely good , as well as wise and powerful , could permit such a variety of evils as are produced by storms and tempests ; by which whole countries have been ...
... wisdom and contrivance in the objects we have hitherto surveyed , a Being infinitely good , as well as wise and powerful , could permit such a variety of evils as are produced by storms and tempests ; by which whole countries have been ...
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