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 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... matter resembling ash - coloured paper . These cells contain neither wax nor honey , but are solely de- stined for containing the eggs , the worms which are hatched from them , the nymphs , and the young wasps till they are able to fly ...
... matter resembling ash - coloured paper . These cells contain neither wax nor honey , but are solely de- stined for containing the eggs , the worms which are hatched from them , the nymphs , and the young wasps till they are able to fly ...
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... matter , agree to explode the notion of faculæ . The cause of what have been supposed to be such they attri- bute to the tremulous agitation of the vapours near our earth ; the same as sometimes shows a little unevenness in the ...
... matter , agree to explode the notion of faculæ . The cause of what have been supposed to be such they attri- bute to the tremulous agitation of the vapours near our earth ; the same as sometimes shows a little unevenness in the ...
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... matter thrown out by vol- canos or burning mountains of immense magnitude ; and that when the eruption is nearly ended , and the smoke dissipated , the fierce flames are exposed , and appear like faculæ or luminous spots . M. de la Hire ...
... matter thrown out by vol- canos or burning mountains of immense magnitude ; and that when the eruption is nearly ended , and the smoke dissipated , the fierce flames are exposed , and appear like faculæ or luminous spots . M. de la Hire ...
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... matter is thrown up on all sides , so as to expose to our view the darker part of the sun's body , which was before covered by it ? What is the nature of this shining matter ? And why , when the excavation is formed in it , is the ...
... matter is thrown up on all sides , so as to expose to our view the darker part of the sun's body , which was before covered by it ? What is the nature of this shining matter ? And why , when the excavation is formed in it , is the ...
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... matter diffused through the uni- verse ; which being impelled by the sun , strikes upon our eyes , in the same manner as a staff , that is pushed at one end , presses in the same instant at the other . But Des Cartes , and the ancient ...
... matter diffused through the uni- verse ; which being impelled by the sun , strikes upon our eyes , in the same manner as a staff , that is pushed at one end , presses in the same instant at the other . But Des Cartes , and the ancient ...
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