American Monthly Knickerbocker, Volumen12Charles Fenno Hoffman, Lewis Gaylord Clark, Timothy Flint, Kinahan Cornwallis, John Holmes Agnew 1838 |
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... fact , from the time that planetary distances first were measured ; and when the telescope had revealed the singular appendage of rings to that planet , these were supposed to yield some support to the opinion that this body had its ...
... fact , from the time that planetary distances first were measured ; and when the telescope had revealed the singular appendage of rings to that planet , these were supposed to yield some support to the opinion that this body had its ...
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... fact of its identity with these was first suspected by finding no star in either of the several places where stars had been designated , in the maps ; and such suspicions were subsequently verified by calculations thai show it to have ...
... fact of its identity with these was first suspected by finding no star in either of the several places where stars had been designated , in the maps ; and such suspicions were subsequently verified by calculations thai show it to have ...
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... fact of this enlarged appearance , when once detected , fixed the observer's attention . The telescope with which ... facts , and adding that his first impression was he had detected a small comet , without either tail or envelope ; and ...
... fact of this enlarged appearance , when once detected , fixed the observer's attention . The telescope with which ... facts , and adding that his first impression was he had detected a small comet , without either tail or envelope ; and ...
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... fact has not yet been verified by observation . When its planetary character was detected , fifty - seven years since , this body was in the constellation Gemini : it is now near 1 of Aquarius , about go almost due north from the star ...
... fact has not yet been verified by observation . When its planetary character was detected , fifty - seven years since , this body was in the constellation Gemini : it is now near 1 of Aquarius , about go almost due north from the star ...
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... fact that this telescope was taken down , some years since , and laid aside , for no other avowed reason except that the frame work had become decayed ! All , then , which is known with certainty respecting the attendants of Uranus , is ...
... fact that this telescope was taken down , some years since , and laid aside , for no other avowed reason except that the frame work had become decayed ! All , then , which is known with certainty respecting the attendants of Uranus , is ...
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Página 522 - The cognomen of Crane was not inapplicable to his person. He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.
Página 183 - Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Find us farther than to-day.
Página 523 - Ichabod was a suitable figure for such a steed. He rode with short stirrups, which brought his knees nearly up to the pommel of the saddle ; his sharp elbows stuck out like grasshoppers...
Página 253 - There are at the present time, two great nations in the world which seem to tend towards the same end, although they started from different points; I allude to the Russians and the Americans.
Página 514 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 523 - He was gaunt and shagged, with a ewe neck and a head like a hammer; his rusty mane and tail were tangled and knotted with burrs; one eye had lost its pupil, and was glaring and spectral; but the other had the gleam of a genuine devil in it.
Página 217 - Here the free spirit of mankind, at length, Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place A limit to the giant's unchained strength, Or curb his swiftness in the forward race...
Página 183 - Trust no future, howe'er pleasant ! Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within and God o'erhead ! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime.
Página 183 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!
Página 110 - Thus when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.