Geography Generalized; Or, An Introduction to the Study of Geography on the Principles of Classification and Comparison1883 |
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... observe that there is far more water than land upon the surface of the globe , we inform them that the proportion is probably as 7 to 2 , or , in other words , that nearly three - fourths of the earth's surface are covered with water ...
... observe that there is far more water than land upon the surface of the globe , we inform them that the proportion is probably as 7 to 2 , or , in other words , that nearly three - fourths of the earth's surface are covered with water ...
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... observed , the curved surface of the earth is a little flattened at the top and bottom ; but not nearly so much in propor- tion to its size as an ORANGE . The earth's surface , except where interrupted by eleva- tions and declivities ...
... observed , the curved surface of the earth is a little flattened at the top and bottom ; but not nearly so much in propor- tion to its size as an ORANGE . The earth's surface , except where interrupted by eleva- tions and declivities ...
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... observed that the sun rose sooner in the one case , and later in the other . They concluded , therefore , that the earth's surface , at least from east to west , must be globular . But they likewise observed that if they proceeded ...
... observed that the sun rose sooner in the one case , and later in the other . They concluded , therefore , that the earth's surface , at least from east to west , must be globular . But they likewise observed that if they proceeded ...
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... observed in every direction , they finally came to the conclusion that the earth was an immense SPHERE or globe . In eclipses of the moon , the shadow of the earth is always circular , which is another proof of its sphericity . The ...
... observed in every direction , they finally came to the conclusion that the earth was an immense SPHERE or globe . In eclipses of the moon , the shadow of the earth is always circular , which is another proof of its sphericity . The ...
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... observed . The term electron was applied to other shining substances , as to a mixture , four parts gold , and one part silver . The root is helios , the sun , as in perihelion . and RAIN are composed , by coming into contact , 20 ...
... observed . The term electron was applied to other shining substances , as to a mixture , four parts gold , and one part silver . The root is helios , the sun , as in perihelion . and RAIN are composed , by coming into contact , 20 ...
Términos y frases comunes
Africa Alps altitude ancient appear Arctic Arctic Ocean Asia Atlantic Atlantic Ocean atmosphere Australia axis called Cape capital Caspian Sea celestial equator Celt centre Chief Towns climate coast consequence continent diameter difference direction distance divided Dublin earth earth's surface east eastern eclipse ecliptic elevation equal equator equatorial Europe extends feet high Geography German globe Gulf Gulf Stream heat heavens height Hence highest Himalaya horizon Indian Ocean inhabitants Ireland Islands Lake land length longitude mean temperature Mont moon motion mountains nearly North America north-east northern number of degrees orbit Pacific Pacific Ocean parallels of latitude pass Pennine Alps plain planets polar circles pole POPULATION portion principal provinces rain range regions rivers Russia side southern hemisphere square miles star Strait summits sun's table-lands torrid zone trade-winds tropics valley vapour vegetation western winds words zenith
Pasajes populares
Página 10 - Jupiter, a moderate sized orange, in a circle nearly half a mile across; Saturn, a small orange, on a circle of four-fifths of a mile ; and Uranus, a full-sized cherry, or small plum, upon the circumference of a circle more than a mile and a half in diameter.
Página 20 - 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.
Página 191 - The difference between the most dissimilar characters, between a philosopher and a common street porter, for example, seems to arise not so much from nature, as from habit, custom, and education. When they came into the world, and for the first six or eight years of their existence, they were perhaps very much alike, and neither their parents nor playfellows could perceive any remarkable difference.
Página 203 - Be centre to the world; and other stars, By his attractive virtue and their own Incited, dance about him various rounds? Their wandering course, now high, now low then hid, Progressive, retrograde, or standing still...
Página 209 - The squares of the periodic times of the planets are proportional to the cubes of their mean distances from the Sun.
Página 95 - All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
Página 334 - It is bounded on the North by the Arctic Ocean ; on the East by the Pacific Ocean ; on the South by the Indian Ocean ; and on the West by the Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Oural Mountains.
Página 217 - Canst thou bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades, Or loose the bands of Orion? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? Or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
Página 33 - In this case, it is obvious that the plane of the circle of illumination would be perpendicular to a line drawn from the centre of the sun to the centre of the earth...
Página 169 - Llanos, perish by hundreds amidst the overflowings of the rivers. The mares are seen, followed by their colts, swimming, during a part of the day, to feed upon the grass, the tops of which alone wave above the waters. In this state they are pursued by the crocodiles ; and it is by no means uncommon to find the prints of the teeth of these carnivorous reptiles on their thighs.