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... rise , be indispensable to the existence of organised beings , they also require a more sub- stantial aliment , which they can find only at the bottom of this gaseous ocean . This bottom is of two kinds ; the smaller portion consisting ...
... rise , be indispensable to the existence of organised beings , they also require a more sub- stantial aliment , which they can find only at the bottom of this gaseous ocean . This bottom is of two kinds ; the smaller portion consisting ...
Side 24
... rise to a height of 30 or 32 feet ; they are often covered with lichens , and , dividing into candelabra - like branches , resemble , in physiognomy , some of the Euphorbias of Africa . While the above - mentioned plants flourish in ...
... rise to a height of 30 or 32 feet ; they are often covered with lichens , and , dividing into candelabra - like branches , resemble , in physiognomy , some of the Euphorbias of Africa . While the above - mentioned plants flourish in ...
Side 28
... rise from the ground , and to determine by height as well as mass the natural character and aspect of the country . The form of Ferns , ( 28 ) as well as that of Grasses , becomes ennobled in the hotter parts of the globe . Arborescent ...
... rise from the ground , and to determine by height as well as mass the natural character and aspect of the country . The form of Ferns , ( 28 ) as well as that of Grasses , becomes ennobled in the hotter parts of the globe . Arborescent ...
Side 33
... rise from the valley of Caraccas to the summit of the Silla , which is 5400 ( 5755 E. ) feet high , and then sink down towards the neighbouring sea coast . These movements continued uninterruptedly for the VOL . II . D space of an hour ...
... rise from the valley of Caraccas to the summit of the Silla , which is 5400 ( 5755 E. ) feet high , and then sink down towards the neighbouring sea coast . These movements continued uninterruptedly for the VOL . II . D space of an hour ...
Side 44
... rise into the air without first running for some little distance with his wings half expanded . A dead ox , in which decom- position is beginning to take place , is strongly fenced round , leaving within the fence only a small space ...
... rise into the air without first running for some little distance with his wings half expanded . A dead ox , in which decom- position is beginning to take place , is strongly fenced round , leaving within the fence only a small space ...
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Side 11 - COL. HAWKER'S INSTRUCTIONS to YOUNG SPORTSMEN in all that relates to Guns and Shooting.
Side 29 - Dr. Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines : Containing a clear Exposition of their Principles and Practice.
Side 18 - A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the various Countries, Places, and principal Natural Objects in the World.
Side 30 - Webster and Parkes's Encyclopaedia of Domestic Economy ; comprising such subjects as are most immediately connected with Housekeeping: As, The Construction of Domestic Edifices, with the Modes of Warming, Ventilating, and Lighting them — A description of the various articles of Furniture, with the nature of their Materials — Duties of Servants— &c.
Side 28 - Days, in a regular progression of single Days ; with Interest at all the above Rates, from One to Twelve Months, and from One to Ten Years.
Side 21 - Moore.— The Power of the Soul over the Body, considered in relation to Health and Morals. By GEORGE MOORE, MD, Member of the Royal College of Physicians.
Side 17 - By David Low, Esq., FRSE, Professor of Agriculture in the University of Edinburgh, etc.; author of "Elements of Practical Agriculture, "etc.
Side 22 - DUTIES ; Or, Instructions to Young Married Ladies on the Management of their Households, and the Regulation of their Conduct in the various Relations and Duties of Married Life. By Mrs. W. PARKES.
Side 23 - PORTLOCK.- REPORT ON THE GEOLOGY OF THE COUNTY of LONDONDERRY, and of Parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh, examined and described under the Authority of the Master-General and Board of Ordnance. By JE PORTLOCK, FRS &c.
Side 12 - Visits to Remarkable Places : Old Halls, Battle-Fields, and Scenes illustrative of Striking Passages in English History and Poetry. By WILLIAM HOWITT. 2 vols. square crown 8vo. with Wood Engravings, 25s. The Rural Life of England.