The Family Magazine, Or, General Abstract of Useful Knowledge, 3. köideRedfield & Lindsay, 1843 |
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... proportion only of this small number enter into the composition of those objects of infinite diversity which are most familiar to our senses ; and many of them are of such rare occur- rence , and in the present state of our knowledge ...
... proportion only of this small number enter into the composition of those objects of infinite diversity which are most familiar to our senses ; and many of them are of such rare occur- rence , and in the present state of our knowledge ...
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... proportions of which we are completely ignorant . Physical geography makes us feel the limits of our powers . We have ascertained the dimensions of the sun . We know the laws of gravity upon the surface of Jupiter . We have measured the ...
... proportions of which we are completely ignorant . Physical geography makes us feel the limits of our powers . We have ascertained the dimensions of the sun . We know the laws of gravity upon the surface of Jupiter . We have measured the ...
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... proportion of land is 0.297 . On the same supposi- tion , the proportion of land in the northern temper- ate zone is 0.559 . And in the northern icy zone , 0.400 . In the southern part of the torrid zone , the portion of land is 0.312 ...
... proportion of land is 0.297 . On the same supposi- tion , the proportion of land in the northern temper- ate zone is 0.559 . And in the northern icy zone , 0.400 . In the southern part of the torrid zone , the portion of land is 0.312 ...
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... proportion as this species of know- ledge extends to the tribes of other lands , the enjoy- ment - the real and substantial value - for , there is no value but in enjoyment , extends and multiplies in 7,984,044 a progression far more ...
... proportion as this species of know- ledge extends to the tribes of other lands , the enjoy- ment - the real and substantial value - for , there is no value but in enjoyment , extends and multiplies in 7,984,044 a progression far more ...
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... proportion by weight , with the other simple substances , it is con- venient to assume it as the standard of comparison for the combining proportions , or equivalent numbers of all other bodies ; which , moreover , it is highly probable ...
... proportion by weight , with the other simple substances , it is con- venient to assume it as the standard of comparison for the combining proportions , or equivalent numbers of all other bodies ; which , moreover , it is highly probable ...
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Page 293 - For in this land of heaven's peculiar grace, The heritage of nature's noblest race, There is a spot of earth supremely blest — A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest...
Page 4 - And he spake three thousand proverbs : and his songs were a thousand and five. And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall : he spake also of beasts, and of fowls, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Page 82 - No, they are all unchained again: The clouds Sweep over with their shadows, and, beneath, The surface rolls and fluctuates to the eye; Dark hollows seem to glide along and chase The sunny ridges.
Page 5 - ... or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was : and the spirit shall return unto GOD Who gave it.
Page 467 - There's a smile on the fruit, and a smile on the flower, And a laugh from the brook that runs to the sea.
Page 464 - Which first will throw its shadow on the eye, Passing the source of light ; and thence away, Succeeded quick by brighter still than they.
Page 467 - Is this a time to be cloudy and sad, When our mother Nature laughs around ; When even the deep blue heavens look glad, And gladness breathes from the blossoming ground...
Page 271 - I reflect that all this grand portion of our Union, instead of being in a state of nature, is now more or less covered with villages, farms, and towns, where the din of hammers and machinery is constantly heard; that the woods are fast disappearing under the axe by day, and the fire by night; that hundreds of steam-boats are gliding to and fro, over the whole length of the majestic river, forcing commerce to take root and to prosper at every spot...
Page 58 - As blows the north wind, heave their foam, And curl around the dashing oar, As late the boatman hies him home. How sweet, at set of sun, to view Thy golden mirror spreading wide, And see the mist of mantling blue Float round the distant mountain's side ! At midnight hour, as shines the moon, A sheet of silver spreads below, And swift she cuts, at highest noon, Light clouds, like wreaths of purest snow. On thy fair bosom, silver lake, O ! I could ever sweep the oar, When early birds at morning wake,...
Page 425 - twas the self-same power divine Taught you to sing, and me to shine; That you with music, I with light, Might beautify and cheer the night.