Scientific Tracts and Family Lyceum: Designed for Instruction and Entertainment, and Adapted to Schools, Lyceums and Families, Volumen1Allen & Ticknor, 1834 |
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... Nature , 160 Bourrienne , 286 Gray Parrot , . 195 Battering Ram , 287 Gresham College , Eng . 226 Boston Infant School Society , 348 Green Monkey , · 257 Burials in Havana , 352 Great Musical Festival , 286 Barometer , Banana , 356 ...
... Nature , 160 Bourrienne , 286 Gray Parrot , . 195 Battering Ram , 287 Gresham College , Eng . 226 Boston Infant School Society , 348 Green Monkey , · 257 Burials in Havana , 352 Great Musical Festival , 286 Barometer , Banana , 356 ...
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... nature It is supposed that of the lunar action , if such does exist . the moon can act only in one of the three following ways : by its attraction ; by the light which it reflects ; or by some obscure and undefinable emanations . The ...
... nature It is supposed that of the lunar action , if such does exist . the moon can act only in one of the three following ways : by its attraction ; by the light which it reflects ; or by some obscure and undefinable emanations . The ...
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... nature might be mentioned , which are more or less extensively believed . But they all had their origin in the ignorance and super- stition of former times , and are now totally disregarded , excepting by the very ignorant and credulous ...
... nature might be mentioned , which are more or less extensively believed . But they all had their origin in the ignorance and super- stition of former times , and are now totally disregarded , excepting by the very ignorant and credulous ...
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... natural ; but when we consider that the general characters of birds are taken from the bill , tongue , nostrils , cere , caruncles , and other naked parts - and that the characters of the species are derived principally from the plumage ...
... natural ; but when we consider that the general characters of birds are taken from the bill , tongue , nostrils , cere , caruncles , and other naked parts - and that the characters of the species are derived principally from the plumage ...
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... natural state - from preserved subjects in cabinets of natural history , and from books . The first is undoubtedly preferable , so far as it goes ; but it is neces- sarily limited by our range of travelling . The second supplies this ...
... natural state - from preserved subjects in cabinets of natural history , and from books . The first is undoubtedly preferable , so far as it goes ; but it is neces- sarily limited by our range of travelling . The second supplies this ...
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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.