Recreations in Physical Geography; or, The Earth as it is |
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... French use the term physicien in a more extended sense , applying it to those whom we should call " natural philosophers . " from this vast accumulation of observed phenomena , it attempts 2 ลง NATURE AND ADVANTAGES OF.
... French use the term physicien in a more extended sense , applying it to those whom we should call " natural philosophers . " from this vast accumulation of observed phenomena , it attempts 2 ลง NATURE AND ADVANTAGES OF.
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... observed by others , this has been already accomplished for him ; he is merely invited to become acquainted with a few general principles , and to observe the application of these to the works of nature . Whoever looks abroad into the ...
... observed by others , this has been already accomplished for him ; he is merely invited to become acquainted with a few general principles , and to observe the application of these to the works of nature . Whoever looks abroad into the ...
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... observed to prevail in corresponding climates and situations ; and thus , if we are acquainted with the facts relative to one country , or to a certain portion of the earth's surface , we may form some general idea of th capabilities of ...
... observed to prevail in corresponding climates and situations ; and thus , if we are acquainted with the facts relative to one country , or to a certain portion of the earth's surface , we may form some general idea of th capabilities of ...
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... observe and to reflect , to derive subjects for thought and admiration from all that surrounds him ; thus enhancing his pleasure , both in the perusal of every description of the earth's surface , and in the contemplation of all the ...
... observe and to reflect , to derive subjects for thought and admiration from all that surrounds him ; thus enhancing his pleasure , both in the perusal of every description of the earth's surface , and in the contemplation of all the ...
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... observation , by which many may have the opportunity of actually perceiving the shape of the earth ; this cannot ... observe the surface of the ocean , not losing itself in misty distance , but terminated by a sharp , clear , well ...
... observation , by which many may have the opportunity of actually perceiving the shape of the earth ; this cannot ... observe the surface of the ocean , not losing itself in misty distance , but terminated by a sharp , clear , well ...
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