The Modern Preceptor ; Or, a General Course of Education, Τόμος 2Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 1810 - 580 σελίδες |
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... equal to about 71,24 English miles , and the whole circumference equal to about 25646,4 English miles , which exceeds the truth , but which is a wonderful approach to it , considering the very imperfect state of the science of geography ...
... equal to about 71,24 English miles , and the whole circumference equal to about 25646,4 English miles , which exceeds the truth , but which is a wonderful approach to it , considering the very imperfect state of the science of geography ...
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... equal ; and the difficulty was to ascertain in what direction the longest and shortest axes were situated . From considerations arising from the nature of the earth itself , and the motions to which it is subjected , Sir Isaac Newton ...
... equal ; and the difficulty was to ascertain in what direction the longest and shortest axes were situated . From considerations arising from the nature of the earth itself , and the motions to which it is subjected , Sir Isaac Newton ...
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... equal portions , or hemispheres , and thence it is termed the equator . It was already noticed that the circumference . of every circle is by geometricians supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts , called degrees , ( Vol . I. p ...
... equal portions , or hemispheres , and thence it is termed the equator . It was already noticed that the circumference . of every circle is by geometricians supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts , called degrees , ( Vol . I. p ...
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... equal magnitude , the meridian of London will contain the same number of degrees with the equator , and the arch intercepted between the pole and the equator being a quadrant , will contain 90 degrees : if then we measure the portion of ...
... equal magnitude , the meridian of London will contain the same number of degrees with the equator , and the arch intercepted between the pole and the equator being a quadrant , will contain 90 degrees : if then we measure the portion of ...
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... equal to the com- plement of the former , or 23 ° , 28 ' , 10 " ; which angle is called the obliquity of the ecliptic . Had the plane of the equator coincided with that of the ecliptic , the earth in its progress round the sun would ...
... equal to the com- plement of the former , or 23 ° , 28 ' , 10 " ; which angle is called the obliquity of the ecliptic . Had the plane of the equator coincided with that of the ecliptic , the earth in its progress round the sun would ...
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Σελίδα 351 - The great use of studying our predecessors is, to open the mind, to shorten our labour, and to give us the result of the selection made by those great minds of what is grand or beautiful in nature ; her rich stores are all spread out before us ; but it is an art, and...
Σελίδα 54 - Bedford . Berks Buckingham Cambridge . Chester Cornwall Cumberland Derby . . Devon Dorset Durham Essex Gloucester . Hereford Hertford . Huntingdon Kent .... Lancaster . Leicester . Lincoln Middlesex . Monmouth . Norfolk . Northampton Northumberland Nottingham Oxford Rutland Salop .... Somerset Southampton Stafford Suffolk Surrey Sussex Warwick . Westmoreland . Wilts.
Σελίδα 389 - On the same principles they formed the spreading ramifications of the stone-work in the windows, and the stained glass in the interstices ; the one to represent the branches, and the other the leaves, of an opening Grove ; and both concurred to preserve that gloomy light which inspires religious reverence and dread.
Σελίδα 351 - Nor whilst I recommend studying the art from artists, can I be supposed to mean, that nature is to be neglected: I take this study in aid, and not in exclusion, of the other. Nature is, and must be the fountain which alone is inexhaustible; and from which all excellencies must originally flow.
Σελίδα 533 - ... our veneration and love by an awful and devout recognition of his perfections, and to evidence our gratitude by celebrating his goodness, and thankfully acknowledging all his benefits.
Σελίδα 490 - ... series of cares and labours, to train them up to decency, virtue, and the various arts of life. Nature has therefore provided them with the...
Σελίδα 562 - Temperance, that virtue without pride, and fortune without envy, that gives indolence of body, and tranquillity of mind; the best guardian of youth, and support of old age...
Σελίδα 500 - Let avarice defend it as it will, there is an honest reluctance in humanity against buying and selling, and regarding those of our own species as our wealth and possessions.
Σελίδα 432 - Affections, nor thofe confequent to the Actions, that conftitute MORAL OBLIGATION, or excite in us the Idea of it. That Pleafure is pofterior to the Idea of Obligation, and frequently we are obliged, and acknowledge ourfelves under an Obligation, to...
Σελίδα 424 - Moral Philosophy has this in common with Natural Philosophy, that it appeals to nature or fact ; depends on observation ; and builds its reasonings on plain uncontroverted experiments, or upon the fullest induction of particulars of which the subject will admit.