Geological Sketches and Glimpses of the Ancient EarthDarton and Harvey, 1839 - Всего страниц: 401 |
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... elevated by volcanic agency -Description of Coral - reefs - Of the islands formed on their extremities - Breaking of the waves on coral - reefs - Owyhee -Lord Byron's visit to Kirauea - Eruption of Tomboro- Shower of volcanic dust in ...
... elevated by volcanic agency -Description of Coral - reefs - Of the islands formed on their extremities - Breaking of the waves on coral - reefs - Owyhee -Lord Byron's visit to Kirauea - Eruption of Tomboro- Shower of volcanic dust in ...
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... elevated the hills themselves from the bottom of the sea , if we did not become acquainted with facts which tell us plainly that the world was once in a very different state from that in which we now see it . A block of limestone is ...
... elevated the hills themselves from the bottom of the sea , if we did not become acquainted with facts which tell us plainly that the world was once in a very different state from that in which we now see it . A block of limestone is ...
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... elevated above all the rocks containing shells , shows that their summits have never been covered by the sea since they were raised up out of its bosom . " 1 " Do you suppose that this elevation of the moun- tains took place at the ...
... elevated above all the rocks containing shells , shows that their summits have never been covered by the sea since they were raised up out of its bosom . " 1 " Do you suppose that this elevation of the moun- tains took place at the ...
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... elevated above an immense calm sea , overspreading the northern hemisphere . We may compare it with the present appearance of the Pacific Ocean , studded with its numerous groups of coral isles . 2 Perhaps I may some day explain the ...
... elevated above an immense calm sea , overspreading the northern hemisphere . We may compare it with the present appearance of the Pacific Ocean , studded with its numerous groups of coral isles . 2 Perhaps I may some day explain the ...
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... elevated regions in which it is actually found ; for although it lies under every other kind . of rock , sinking to a greater depth beneath the sur- face than any mineral with which we are acquaint- ed , it also rises higher into the ...
... elevated regions in which it is actually found ; for although it lies under every other kind . of rock , sinking to a greater depth beneath the sur- face than any mineral with which we are acquaint- ed , it also rises higher into the ...
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Стр. 110 - Sleep'st by the fable of Bellerus old, Where the great vision of the guarded mount Looks toward Namancos and Bayona's hold; Look homeward, Angel, now, and melt with ruth, And, O ye dolphins, waft the hapless youth.
Стр. 1 - Each passing hour sheds tribute from her wings ;, And still new beauties meet his lonely walk, And loves unfelt attract him. Not a breeze Flies o'er the meadow, not a cloud imbibes The setting sun's effulgence, not a strain From all the tenants of the warbling shade Ascends, but whence his bosom can partake Fresh pleasure, unreproved.
Стр. 14 - These he detested ; those he scorn'd to wield : He wish'd to be the guardian, not the king, Tyrant far less, or traitor of the field. And sure the sylvan reign unbloody joy might yield. Lo ! where the stripling, wrapt in wonder, roves Beneath the precipice o'erhung with pine ; And sees, on high, amidst th...
Стр. xvi - Meanwhile, whate'er of beautiful, or new, Sublime, or dreadful, in earth, sea, or sky, By chance, or search was offered to his view, He scann'd with curious and romantic eye.
Стр. 269 - That very law* which moulds a tear, And bids it trickle from its source, That law preserves the earth a sphere, And guides the planets in their course.
Стр. 50 - ... the tide reaches every day, it is found to be full of worms of different lengths and colours, some being as fine as a thread, and several feet long, of a bright yellow, and sometimes of a blue colour.
Стр. 197 - The scene though chang'd, nor negligently tread ; These variegated walks, however gay, Were once the silent mansions of the dead. In every shrub, in every flow'ret's bloom That paints with different hues yon smiling plain, Some Hero's ashes issue from the tomb, And live a vegetative life again. For matter dies not as the Sages...
Стр. 49 - ... invisible. These animals are of a great variety of shapes and sizes, and in such prodigious numbers, that, in a short time, the whole surface of the rock appears to be alive and in motion. The most common worm is in the form of a star, with...
Стр. 325 - ... living adamant, Which, pois'd by magic, rests its central weight On yonder pointed rock ; firm as it seems, Such is its strange and virtuous property, It moves obsequious to the gentlest touch Of him, whose breast is pure ; but to a traitor, Though ev'na giant's prowess nerv'd his arm, It stands as fixt as Snowdon.
Стр. 14 - Th' exploit of strength, dexterity, or speed, To him nor vanity nor joy could bring. His heart, from cruel sport estranged, would bleed To work the woe of any living thing, By trap, or net, by arrow, or by sling; These he detested; those he...