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 |
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... variety of po- pular books on scientific subjects , drawn up for the instruction of youth . And , from these , again , few can be selected that have contributed more than the Contemplative Philosopher ; though several performances , now ...
... variety of po- pular books on scientific subjects , drawn up for the instruction of youth . And , from these , again , few can be selected that have contributed more than the Contemplative Philosopher ; though several performances , now ...
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... variety of the wonderful phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured to allure to these improving inquiries , by strewing ...
... variety of the wonderful phenomena of Nature , as ra- tional subjects of curiosity , and investigation . 66 My young readers in particular , " ( he continues ) " I have endeavoured to allure to these improving inquiries , by strewing ...
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... 159 170 18. On the alternate Succession of Day and Night , and the Variety and Vicissitudes of the Seasons 181 19. On Sleep 193 20. On Dreams 202 21. Vernal Reflections 211 No. 22. A Moonlight Scene 23. Reflections on Dew ....
... 159 170 18. On the alternate Succession of Day and Night , and the Variety and Vicissitudes of the Seasons 181 19. On Sleep 193 20. On Dreams 202 21. Vernal Reflections 211 No. 22. A Moonlight Scene 23. Reflections on Dew ....
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... of Insects . 36. On Transformation in general 37. On the Beauty and Variety of Butterflies 38. On the wonderful Operations of Bees ..... 346 ..... 357 365 373 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. I. REFLECTIONS ON WINTER . CONTENTS .
... of Insects . 36. On Transformation in general 37. On the Beauty and Variety of Butterflies 38. On the wonderful Operations of Bees ..... 346 ..... 357 365 373 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. I. REFLECTIONS ON WINTER . CONTENTS .
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... variety of phenomena peculiar to this season , with sufficient beauty or usefulness in each to merit a distinct discussion . Whether he contemplates Winter in its first approaches , or enters into a mi- nute investigation of its various ...
... variety of phenomena peculiar to this season , with sufficient beauty or usefulness in each to merit a distinct discussion . Whether he contemplates Winter in its first approaches , or enters into a mi- nute investigation of its various ...
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