An Introduction to Geography and the Use of the Globes, for the Use of SchoolsT. and J. Hodgson, 1829 - 230 σελίδες |
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... stars appear r to move from east to west . 30. The POLES of the earth are the two ends of the axis , one of which is called the north and the other the south pole . 31. The EQUATOR is a great circle , supposed to be drawn round the ...
... stars appear r to move from east to west . 30. The POLES of the earth are the two ends of the axis , one of which is called the north and the other the south pole . 31. The EQUATOR is a great circle , supposed to be drawn round the ...
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... stars . Horizon , when applied to the earth , is either sensible or rationalized at Buf TIG 44. The SENSIBLE , or VISIBLE HORIZON , is that circle which bounds our view , where the sky appears to touch the earth or sea . et yd hgroma 45 ...
... stars . Horizon , when applied to the earth , is either sensible or rationalized at Buf TIG 44. The SENSIBLE , or VISIBLE HORIZON , is that circle which bounds our view , where the sky appears to touch the earth or sea . et yd hgroma 45 ...
Σελίδα 212
... star , or planet , is its dis- tance from the equinoctial , northward or southward . 2. The altitude of the sun , or any other celestial object , is the distance of its centre above the horizon . When the object is upon the meridian ...
... star , or planet , is its dis- tance from the equinoctial , northward or southward . 2. The altitude of the sun , or any other celestial object , is the distance of its centre above the horizon . When the object is upon the meridian ...
Σελίδα 223
... stars are laid down in their natu- ral situations . 2. The Solar System consists of the sun , the planets , with their satellites or moons , and comets . 3. The sun is that great luminary which is placed in the centre of our system ...
... stars are laid down in their natu- ral situations . 2. The Solar System consists of the sun , the planets , with their satellites or moons , and comets . 3. The sun is that great luminary which is placed in the centre of our system ...
Σελίδα 224
... stars are those bodies which shine by their own light . 9. A constellation is an assemblage of stars , in the neigh- bourhood of each other , supposed to be circumscribed by the outlines of some animal , or other figure . 2 10. Right ...
... stars are those bodies which shine by their own light . 9. A constellation is an assemblage of stars , in the neigh- bourhood of each other , supposed to be circumscribed by the outlines of some animal , or other figure . 2 10. Right ...
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absolute monarchy Africa altitude America ancient name Asia Asiatic Atlantic Atlantic Ocean Austria Baltic Bay of Bengal Black Sea boundary bounded brass meridian Britain British broad called Canal Cape Cape Horn capital Caspian Sea celebrated chain Chief Towns circle climate coast contains cotton degree divided divisions Duchy earth east eastern ecliptic England equator Europe EXTENT.-It extends falls France Frith Funen German globe GOVERNMENT.-The Gulf Hindostan horizon inhabitants Ireland islands Isles Italy kingdom Kingdom of Sardinia lakes land lati latitude latitude and longitude length and breadth longitude MANNERS AND CUSTOMS.-The manufactures Mediterranean Mention its length meridian Mexico miles long mountains Norway Pacific parallel passes Perioeci Peru planets Populat population principal provinces Pyrenees QUESTIONS FOR EXAMINATION religion REMARKS right ascension rises rivers RIVERS.-The runs Russia Scotland situated southern Spain square miles Strait sun's place Sweden tude Turkey western zone
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Σελίδα 192 - The legislative power is vested in a Congress, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Σελίδα 137 - Asia is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south by the Indian Ocean, and on the west by Europe, the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Σελίδα 192 - No law can be passed without the concurrence of both houses. When that is obtained, it is presented to the president, who, if he approves, signs it ; if not, he returns it, with his objections, for the reconsideration of congress, and it cannot in that case become a law without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members. The president must return it within 10 days, otherwise it becomes a law without his approbation.
Σελίδα 162 - To sum up their character in a few words," concludes the same judicious author; " their vices are, revenge, envy, avarice, rapacity, and obstinacy ; on the other hand, they are fond of liberty, faithful to their friends, kind to their dependents, hospitable, brave, hardy, frugal, laborious, and prudent; and they are less disposed than the nations in their neighbourhood to falsehood, intrigue, and deceit.
Σελίδα 189 - Georgia, on the east by the Atlantic, on the south by the Gulf of Mexico, and on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama.
Σελίδα 10 - CLIMATE is a part of the surface of the earth contained between two small circles parallel to the equator, and of such a breadth, that the longest day in the parallel nearest the pole, exceeds the longest day in the parallel...
Σελίδα 212 - X.) and bring it to the meridian, and set the index to 12 ; bring the sun's place to the eastern edge of the horizon, and the index will show the...
Σελίδα 201 - It is bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by...
Σελίδα 40 - It is likewise composed of two bodies, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Lords is made up of men with inherited titles who are not elected by the people.
Σελίδα 4 - When a straight line standing on another straight line, makes the adjacent angles equal to one another, each of the angles is called a, right angle ; and the straight line which stands on the other is called a perpendicular to it.