The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 2Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... Mountains 347 77. Further Observations on Mountains .. 355 78. The Conclusion 363 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. XXXIX . ON THE WONDERFUL CONTENTS .
... Mountains 347 77. Further Observations on Mountains .. 355 78. The Conclusion 363 THE CONTEMPLATIVE PHILOSOPHER . No. XXXIX . ON THE WONDERFUL CONTENTS .
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... mountain - tops , that long retained Th ' ascending gleam , are all one swimming scene , Uncertain if beheld . Sudden to heaven Thence weary vision turns ; where , leading soft The silent hours of love , with purest ray Sweet Venus ...
... mountain - tops , that long retained Th ' ascending gleam , are all one swimming scene , Uncertain if beheld . Sudden to heaven Thence weary vision turns ; where , leading soft The silent hours of love , with purest ray Sweet Venus ...
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... mountains , pierce into the midnight depth of the groves , or descend into the spacious vale , we discover new beauties spread around in wonderful profusion . Of the in- finity of objects that strike the eye , each is different from the ...
... mountains , pierce into the midnight depth of the groves , or descend into the spacious vale , we discover new beauties spread around in wonderful profusion . Of the in- finity of objects that strike the eye , each is different from the ...
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... mountain's top . SHAKSPEARE . Sweet is the breath of Morn , her rising sweet , With charm of earliest birds ; pleasant the Sun , When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams on herb , tree , fruit , and flower ...
... mountain's top . SHAKSPEARE . Sweet is the breath of Morn , her rising sweet , With charm of earliest birds ; pleasant the Sun , When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams on herb , tree , fruit , and flower ...
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... mountain's top , that still conceals the radiant orb from the sight , darts rapidly from one end of the horizon to the other . Successive rays strengthen the first . The face of the sun is disengaged by degrees , till NO . XLII . 39 A ...
... mountain's top , that still conceals the radiant orb from the sight , darts rapidly from one end of the horizon to the other . Successive rays strengthen the first . The face of the sun is disengaged by degrees , till NO . XLII . 39 A ...
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