Scientific Tracts and Family Lyceum: Designed for Instruction and Entertainment, and Adapted to Schools, Lyceums and Families, Volumen1Allen & Ticknor, 1834 |
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... present time , we cannot but think some good may be done by devoting a few tracts to an explanation of some of the most obvious and important facts in relation to this subject . We propose to explain in a brief and practical manner ...
... present time , we cannot but think some good may be done by devoting a few tracts to an explanation of some of the most obvious and important facts in relation to this subject . We propose to explain in a brief and practical manner ...
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... present- ing an exact resemblance of volcanoes , such as are found upon our planet ; in point of fact , Dr. Herschel in 1787 , saw three volcanoes in different parts of the new moon , two of them in an active state of eruption , sending ...
... present- ing an exact resemblance of volcanoes , such as are found upon our planet ; in point of fact , Dr. Herschel in 1787 , saw three volcanoes in different parts of the new moon , two of them in an active state of eruption , sending ...
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... presents to us all the possible differences of face , between a disk entirely enlightened and one com- pletely obscured . By the same illustration , we may see what the phases of the earth would be , if viewed from the moon . When the ...
... presents to us all the possible differences of face , between a disk entirely enlightened and one com- pletely obscured . By the same illustration , we may see what the phases of the earth would be , if viewed from the moon . When the ...
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... the moon and planets upon the earth , and all thereon . It is among the popular superstitions of the present day , that the moon has some influence upon the vegetation of our planet ; as that , particular times AND FAMILY LYCEUM . 19.
... the moon and planets upon the earth , and all thereon . It is among the popular superstitions of the present day , that the moon has some influence upon the vegetation of our planet ; as that , particular times AND FAMILY LYCEUM . 19.
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... present day , among a large class of people . There may be some reason in this sign ; not , however , because it depends upon the moon , but on the state of the atmosphere through which we see the moon ; as may readily be seen through a ...
... present day , among a large class of people . There may be some reason in this sign ; not , however , because it depends upon the moon , but on the state of the atmosphere through which we see the moon ; as may readily be seen through a ...
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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.