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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... Clouds : including the Theory of Eva- poration 112 13. On the Divine 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 ...
... Clouds : including the Theory of Eva- poration 112 13. On the Divine 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 ...
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... clouds , and storms . Be these my theme , These ! which exalt the soul to solemn thought And heavenly musing . Welcome , kindred glooms ! Congenial horrors , hail ! With frequent foot , Pleased have I , in my cheerful morn of life ...
... clouds , and storms . Be these my theme , These ! which exalt the soul to solemn thought And heavenly musing . Welcome , kindred glooms ! Congenial horrors , hail ! With frequent foot , Pleased have I , in my cheerful morn of life ...
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... clouds , and storms . Be these my theme , These ! which exalt the soul to solemn thought And heavenly musing . Welcome , kindred glooms ! Congenial horrors , hail ! With frequent foot , Pleased have I , in my cheerful morn of life ...
... clouds , and storms . Be these my theme , These ! which exalt the soul to solemn thought And heavenly musing . Welcome , kindred glooms ! Congenial horrors , hail ! With frequent foot , Pleased have I , in my cheerful morn of life ...
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... clouds , and storms , ' the Contemplative Phi- losopher becomes habituated to views of the stu- pendous and sublime . Verdant groves , variegated meadows and radiant skies , are now succeeded by leafless woods , dejected wastes , and a ...
... clouds , and storms , ' the Contemplative Phi- losopher becomes habituated to views of the stu- pendous and sublime . Verdant groves , variegated meadows and radiant skies , are now succeeded by leafless woods , dejected wastes , and a ...
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... cloud congealed , and hail congealed water . ' Pliny calls snow the foam of celestial waters when they dash against one ... clouds , and various forms display ; The snow that whitens over all the ground ; The winds that wide spread ...
... cloud congealed , and hail congealed water . ' Pliny calls snow the foam of celestial waters when they dash against one ... clouds , and various forms display ; The snow that whitens over all the ground ; The winds that wide spread ...
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