North-American Review and Miscellaneous Journal, Volume 12Jared Sparks, Edward Everett, James Russell Lowell, Henry Cabot Lodge Wells and Lilly, 1821 - American literature Vols. 277-230, no. 2 include Stuff and nonsense, v. 5-6, no. 8, Jan. 1929-Aug. 1930. |
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Page 153
... observations made by the Chaldeans and others , before the time above referred to . It is to the Greeks , that we are indebted for every thing that reduced the study of the stars to the form of a rational and philosophical inquiry ...
... observations made by the Chaldeans and others , before the time above referred to . It is to the Greeks , that we are indebted for every thing that reduced the study of the stars to the form of a rational and philosophical inquiry ...
Page 219
... observed on the 9th of July , 1796. The day was mild and clear . Early in the morning it was remarked that the eyes began to move , and the eyelids occasionally shut themselves entirely . Here began the examination not only of this ...
... observed on the 9th of July , 1796. The day was mild and clear . Early in the morning it was remarked that the eyes began to move , and the eyelids occasionally shut themselves entirely . Here began the examination not only of this ...
Page 412
... observed , what might enable us to anticipate that change , as about to take place in instant succession ? —The author decides this question entirely in favour of experience . He shows that we have no knowledge of the qualities of bod ...
... observed , what might enable us to anticipate that change , as about to take place in instant succession ? —The author decides this question entirely in favour of experience . He shows that we have no knowledge of the qualities of bod ...
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