The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects in an Entertaining MannerJohnson & Warner, 1808 - 140 |
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... Madam , says he , to find out an amusement suitable to the taste of all the company pre- sent , unless I was perfectly acquainted with their dispositions ; but were I to choose , I should prefer those which not only divert the mind ...
... Madam , says he , to find out an amusement suitable to the taste of all the company pre- sent , unless I was perfectly acquainted with their dispositions ; but were I to choose , I should prefer those which not only divert the mind ...
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... Madam , in a minute , says the little Philo- sopher ; and I can never have a better op- portunity ; for I see Mr. Galaxy coming on a visit to your Ladyship ; his coach is just entering the iron gates , and will presently wheel round the ...
... Madam , in a minute , says the little Philo- sopher ; and I can never have a better op- portunity ; for I see Mr. Galaxy coming on a visit to your Ladyship ; his coach is just entering the iron gates , and will presently wheel round the ...
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... Madam , to ad- dress my discourse to these young gentle- men and ladies , who may be ignorant of this branch of philosophy . That the turning of the earth on its own axis , makes the succession of day and night is most certain : for in ...
... Madam , to ad- dress my discourse to these young gentle- men and ladies , who may be ignorant of this branch of philosophy . That the turning of the earth on its own axis , makes the succession of day and night is most certain : for in ...
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... Madam , replied the Philoso- pher , your Ladyship's mistake arises from your not knowing , or at least not consider- ing the amazing velocity of light , which although coming from the sun , which is more than 95 millions of miles ...
... Madam , replied the Philoso- pher , your Ladyship's mistake arises from your not knowing , or at least not consider- ing the amazing velocity of light , which although coming from the sun , which is more than 95 millions of miles ...
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... Madam , replied the little Philosopher , you would not be able to breathe at all ; but if your Ladyship finds the air so disposed , you should make use of the instrument that lies by you ; which , by putting the air in motion , will in ...
... Madam , replied the little Philosopher , you would not be able to breathe at all ; but if your Ladyship finds the air so disposed , you should make use of the instrument that lies by you ; which , by putting the air in motion , will in ...
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