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... considerable distance , either north or south , new stars gradually come into view in the direction to which the traveller is advancing , while others disappear in the direction from which he is receding . 5. Many navigators , by ...
... considerable distance , either north or south , new stars gradually come into view in the direction to which the traveller is advancing , while others disappear in the direction from which he is receding . 5. Many navigators , by ...
Side 23
... considerable precision . The average or mean density of the most prevalent rocks is about 2 times that of water at the temperature of 62 ° Fahrenheit , while the density of the whole mass , as determined by astronomical FIGURE , MOTIONS ...
... considerable precision . The average or mean density of the most prevalent rocks is about 2 times that of water at the temperature of 62 ° Fahrenheit , while the density of the whole mass , as determined by astronomical FIGURE , MOTIONS ...
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... considerable spaces on the surface of the globe , and which exercise , moreover , a much greater influence on its climate , produce , popu- lation and industry , than their mere surface spaces would imply . 42. In treating of the waters ...
... considerable spaces on the surface of the globe , and which exercise , moreover , a much greater influence on its climate , produce , popu- lation and industry , than their mere surface spaces would imply . 42. In treating of the waters ...
Side 54
... considerable volumes that belong more especially to the land , and which con- sist mainly of fresh water , comparatively few being brackish or saline . These are the springs issuing from the earth's crust , and more or less impregnated ...
... considerable volumes that belong more especially to the land , and which con- sist mainly of fresh water , comparatively few being brackish or saline . These are the springs issuing from the earth's crust , and more or less impregnated ...
Side 61
... ground and find means of dispersion over the newly elevated regions . present the plants and animals of the Old World differ from those At of the New , those of North America differ considerably CONTOUR OR HORIZONTAL OUTLINE , 61.
... ground and find means of dispersion over the newly elevated regions . present the plants and animals of the Old World differ from those At of the New , those of North America differ considerably CONTOUR OR HORIZONTAL OUTLINE , 61.
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