Tropical nature, and other essaysMacmillan, 1878 - 356 pages |
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Page 22
... rays . The first hour of morning in the equatorial regions possesses a charm and a beauty that can never be forgotten . All nature seems refreshed and strengthened by the coolness and moisture of the past night ; new leaves and buds ...
... rays . The first hour of morning in the equatorial regions possesses a charm and a beauty that can never be forgotten . All nature seems refreshed and strengthened by the coolness and moisture of the past night ; new leaves and buds ...
Page 130
... rays of the sun , tresses of the day- star , and other such appellations . Even our modern naturalists , while studying the structure and noting the peculiarities of these living gems , have been so struck by their inimitable beauties ...
... rays of the sun , tresses of the day- star , and other such appellations . Even our modern naturalists , while studying the structure and noting the peculiarities of these living gems , have been so struck by their inimitable beauties ...
Page 144
... rays of the spectrum , and is in accordance with the law of change which has been shown to accompany expansion in inorganic , -growth and development in organic forms.1 The change of colour in the female , not being urged on by such ...
... rays of the spectrum , and is in accordance with the law of change which has been shown to accompany expansion in inorganic , -growth and development in organic forms.1 The change of colour in the female , not being urged on by such ...
Page 160
... rays of light- to our senses and emotions , may not be another , and perhaps more important use which they subserve in the great system of the universe ? We now propose to lay before our readers a general account of the more recent ...
... rays of light- to our senses and emotions , may not be another , and perhaps more important use which they subserve in the great system of the universe ? We now propose to lay before our readers a general account of the more recent ...
Page 169
... rays to which the fresh pupa is exposed in its soft , semi - transparent con- dition , effecting such a chemical change in the organic juices as to produce the same tint in the hardened skin . It is interesting however to note , that ...
... rays to which the fresh pupa is exposed in its soft , semi - transparent con- dition , effecting such a chemical change in the organic juices as to produce the same tint in the hardened skin . It is interesting however to note , that ...
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