Scientific Tracts and Family Lyceum: Designed for Instruction and Entertainment, and Adapted to Schools, Lyceums and Families, Volumen1Allen & Ticknor, 1834 |
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... becomes , in consequence of the radiation of its heat , colder than the surrounding air . We cannot , therefore , judge of the degree of cold with which a plant is affected during the night , by the temperature of the sur- rounding air ...
... becomes , in consequence of the radiation of its heat , colder than the surrounding air . We cannot , therefore , judge of the degree of cold with which a plant is affected during the night , by the temperature of the sur- rounding air ...
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... become spectators , but partially to participate in its exercises - granting to those of them who feel disposed the privilege of handing in communications on any subject they may choose to write upon . ' We hope 34 SCIENTIFIC TRACTS.
... become spectators , but partially to participate in its exercises - granting to those of them who feel disposed the privilege of handing in communications on any subject they may choose to write upon . ' We hope 34 SCIENTIFIC TRACTS.
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... has any supporters ? and , further , what has become of Mr. Reynolds , his pupil , who re- turned from an expedition the last season ? SCIENTIFIC AND LITERARY NOTICES . BOSTON LYCEUM - The last AND FAMILY LYCEUM . 35 Dogs, 387.
... has any supporters ? and , further , what has become of Mr. Reynolds , his pupil , who re- turned from an expedition the last season ? SCIENTIFIC AND LITERARY NOTICES . BOSTON LYCEUM - The last AND FAMILY LYCEUM . 35 Dogs, 387.
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... becomes nutritious sap ( succus proprius ) in the one case , and blood in the other , and in both is ready to be made a part of the living body ; and that in one case this operation is carried on in the stomach and alimentary canal and ...
... becomes nutritious sap ( succus proprius ) in the one case , and blood in the other , and in both is ready to be made a part of the living body ; and that in one case this operation is carried on in the stomach and alimentary canal and ...
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... becoming slaves to some cruel master , if they were compelled ( for compulsion would be necessary ) to be set free from the protection and the wholesome restraint of their present master , towards whom their hearts are warmed and ...
... becoming slaves to some cruel master , if they were compelled ( for compulsion would be necessary ) to be set free from the protection and the wholesome restraint of their present master , towards whom their hearts are warmed and ...
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Página 334 - Lo, the poor Indian! whose untutored mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind: His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk or Milky Way...
Página 102 - Since this work was printed off, I have seen a substance excellently adapted to the purpose of wiping from paper the marks of a black-lead pencil.
Página 292 - There with its waving blade of green. The sea-flag streams through the silent water, And the crimson leaf of the dulse is seen To blush, like a banner bathed in slaughter: There with a light and easy motion, The fan-coral Sweeps through the clear deep sea; And the yellow and scarlet tufts of ocean Are bending like corn on the upland lea: And life, in rare and beautiful forms.
Página 296 - Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water-snakes : They moved in tracks of shining white, And when they reared, the elfish light Fell off in hoary flakes. Within the shadow of the ship I watched their rich attire; Blue, glossy green, and velvet black, They coiled and swam; and every track Was a flash of golden fire.
Página 90 - Thucydides and have studied and admired the master states of the world — that for solidity of reasoning, force of sagacity, and wisdom of conclusion, under such a complication of difficult circumstances, no nation or body of men can stand in preference to the general congress at Philadelphia.
Página 362 - Dec. 16, 1714; educated at Oxford University; ordained 1736. In a ministry of thirty-four years, he crossed the Atlantic thirteen times, and preached more than 18,000 sermons...
Página 89 - Here is the finest air to live upon in the universe ; and if our trees and birds could speak, and our assemblymen be silent, the finest conversation too.
Página 148 - ... of our northern manufactures and this city. And why may we not look forward to the time when there shall be such a communication between this city and New York, Philadelphia, and Washington ? I dare not presume to predict such an event for some time to come ; and yet when we daily witness the extraordinary resources of this growing country — when we observe the wonderful results of an active and intelligent population incessantly occupied in developing their powers and resources — and stimulated,...
Página 306 - Turnips and carrots are thought indigenous roots of France. Our cauliflowers came from Cyprus ; our artichokes from Sicily ; lettuce from Cos, a name corrupted into gause, shallots, or eschallots from Ascalon.
Página 228 - In this engagement three men and a boy were killed, one boy was taken prisoner, and Miss Allen was wounded in the head and left for dead, but not scalped. In endeavoring to make her escape she was pursued by an Indian with an uplifted tomahawk and a gun. She was extremely active, and would have outran him, had he not fired upon her. The ball missed her, but she supposed that it had struck her, and in her fright, she fell.