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Page 10
In Australia proper we find that phenomenon of quadrupeds , the kangaroo ,
which is the largest of this region , and at the same time has the particular form
which in other parts of the globe nature has given to the smallest race of
quadrupeds ...
In Australia proper we find that phenomenon of quadrupeds , the kangaroo ,
which is the largest of this region , and at the same time has the particular form
which in other parts of the globe nature has given to the smallest race of
quadrupeds ...
Page 13
... advance in the arts of civilized life -- this vast subject assumes an importance
which cannot fail to command the attention of every man who has the natural
desire to know something of the different members of the human family . If ,
moreover ...
... advance in the arts of civilized life -- this vast subject assumes an importance
which cannot fail to command the attention of every man who has the natural
desire to know something of the different members of the human family . If ,
moreover ...
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... in so low esteem , that we have no one at the present day gravely enquiring ,
whether angels can see in the dark , or what would be the consequence in nature
, should a fierce irresistible . chance to encounter an obstinate immoveable .
... in so low esteem , that we have no one at the present day gravely enquiring ,
whether angels can see in the dark , or what would be the consequence in nature
, should a fierce irresistible . chance to encounter an obstinate immoveable .
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In connection with this general tendency of mind towards palpable and practical
truth , our readers have doubtless observed a growing fondness for the study of
nature and of revelation . Natural science and biblical theology are now receiving
...
In connection with this general tendency of mind towards palpable and practical
truth , our readers have doubtless observed a growing fondness for the study of
nature and of revelation . Natural science and biblical theology are now receiving
...
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Bible , have often cast a contempt upon nature , by neglecting to observe her
works and listen to her instructions . The followers of Aristotle , in the early ages
of the Christian church , though they might have the Christian name , cared little
for ...
Bible , have often cast a contempt upon nature , by neglecting to observe her
works and listen to her instructions . The followers of Aristotle , in the early ages
of the Christian church , though they might have the Christian name , cared little
for ...
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| Title | American Quarterly Review, Volume 20 Volumes 298-301 of American periodical series, 1800-1850 Library of American civilization |
| Editor | Robert Walsh |
| Publisher | Carey, Lea & Carey, 1836 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 10 Oct 2019 |
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