The Guide to Knowledge, Том 1William Pinnock proprietor; and published, 1833 |
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... miles . · The Moon revolves Uranus Not known , but probably none less than 100 miles , nor more than 400 miles . · 91,522 · 76,018 35,100 -about the earth in The Moon 27 days 7 716 hours . · 2160 It is our intention to give occasional ...
... miles . · The Moon revolves Uranus Not known , but probably none less than 100 miles , nor more than 400 miles . · 91,522 · 76,018 35,100 -about the earth in The Moon 27 days 7 716 hours . · 2160 It is our intention to give occasional ...
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... miles and miles in uncommon in the Mediterranean , not merely on the coasts of Africa , but on those of Italy and Sicily . The flesh is tough and length , and to a height far exceeding the depth to which our deep- sea plummets ever ...
... miles and miles in uncommon in the Mediterranean , not merely on the coasts of Africa , but on those of Italy and Sicily . The flesh is tough and length , and to a height far exceeding the depth to which our deep- sea plummets ever ...
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... miles . In 1761 , Dr. Maskelyne creased to an amazing degree . By means of reflectors of his own construction , the late SIR W. HERSCHEL made many valuable dis- coveries , and it is yet impossible to say how far these improve- ments may ...
... miles . In 1761 , Dr. Maskelyne creased to an amazing degree . By means of reflectors of his own construction , the late SIR W. HERSCHEL made many valuable dis- coveries , and it is yet impossible to say how far these improve- ments may ...
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... miles , and his diameter at 3000 miles . In his course round the sun , he is supposed to move with a velocity equal to 109,000 miles in one hour . But what is this in comparison to the velocity of the rays of light , which dart at the ...
... miles , and his diameter at 3000 miles . In his course round the sun , he is supposed to move with a velocity equal to 109,000 miles in one hour . But what is this in comparison to the velocity of the rays of light , which dart at the ...
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... miles , while that of Venus is only 7743 miles . It is the distance that produces these effects ; which gives and takes away the apparent magnitude of things . Now , remember ( which has been observed before ) , that the apparent size ...
... miles , while that of Venus is only 7743 miles . It is the distance that produces these effects ; which gives and takes away the apparent magnitude of things . Now , remember ( which has been observed before ) , that the apparent size ...
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Стр. 252 - Which pillage they with merry march bring home To the tent-royal of their emperor; Who, busied in his majesty, surveys The singing masons building roofs of gold, The civil citizens kneading up the honey, The poor mechanic porters crowding in Their heavy burdens at his narrow gate, The sad-eyed justice, with his surly hum, Delivering o'er to executors pale The lazy yawning drone.
Стр. 410 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear.
Стр. 252 - Where some, like magistrates correct at home, Others, like merchants, venture trade abroad, Others, like soldiers, armed in. their stings, Make boot upon the summer's velvet buds, Which pillage they with merry march bring home To the tent-royal of their emperor...
Стр. 410 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Стр. 426 - Muse, The place of fame and elegy supply : And many a holy text around she strews, That teach the rustic moralist to die. For who, to dumb forgetfulness a prey, This pleasing anxious being e'er...
Стр. 411 - To contemplation's sober eye Such is the race of man: And they that creep, and they that fly, Shall end where they began. Alike the busy and the gay...
Стр. 410 - ... but, by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Стр. 36 - To God's eternal house direct the way; A broad and ample road, whose dust is gold And pavement stars, as stars to thee appear, Seen in the galaxy, that milky way, Which nightly, as a circling zone, thou seest Powder'd with stars.
Стр. 81 - About the cart hear how the rout Of rural younglings raise the shout, Pressing before, some coming after, Those with a shout, and these with laughter. Some bless the cart, some kiss the sheaves, Some prank them up with oaken leaves...
Стр. 442 - the Deep Voice cried, " So long enjoyed, so oft misused — Alternate, in thy fickle pride, Desired, neglected, and accused? " Before my breath, like blazing flax, Man and his marvels pass away ; And changing empires wane and wax, Are founded, flourish, and decay. " Redeem mine hours — the space is brief — While in my glass the sand-grains shiver, And measureless thy joy or grief, When TIME and thou...