Natural Theology: Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, Collected from the Appearances of NatureM. Thomas, sold also by Isaac Peirce, M. Carey ... Johnson & Warner, 1814 - 349 pagina's |
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Pagina 122
... wings of a bird always correspond ; the two sides of a feather frequently do not . In centipedes , millepedes , and that whole tribe of insects , no two legs on the same side are alike ; yet there 122 OF THE ANIMAL STRUCTURE.
... wings of a bird always correspond ; the two sides of a feather frequently do not . In centipedes , millepedes , and that whole tribe of insects , no two legs on the same side are alike ; yet there 122 OF THE ANIMAL STRUCTURE.
Pagina 129
... wings of butterflies and beetles , the rich colours and spotted lustre of many tribes of insects . There are parts also of animals ornamental , and the properties by which they are so , not subservient , that we know of , to any other ...
... wings of butterflies and beetles , the rich colours and spotted lustre of many tribes of insects . There are parts also of animals ornamental , and the properties by which they are so , not subservient , that we know of , to any other ...
Pagina 142
... wings , composed of these feathers , although they may greatly assist it in running , do not serve for fight . But under the present division of our subject , our business with feathers is , as they are the covering of the bird . And ...
... wings , composed of these feathers , although they may greatly assist it in running , do not serve for fight . But under the present division of our subject , our business with feathers is , as they are the covering of the bird . And ...
Pagina 149
... wing or leg of a chicken . Now , the weight being the same , the dia - ` meter , it is evident , will be greater in a hollow bone than a solid one ; and , with the diameter , as every mathematician can ... wings , 0 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY . 149.
... wing or leg of a chicken . Now , the weight being the same , the dia - ` meter , it is evident , will be greater in a hollow bone than a solid one ; and , with the diameter , as every mathematician can ... wings , 0 COMPARATIVE ANATOMY . 149.
Pagina 150
... wings and the corresponding limbs of quadrupeds , it is accomplished without de- serting the general idea . The idea is modified , not deserted . Strip a wing of its feathers , and it bears no obscure resemblance to the fore - leg of a ...
... wings and the corresponding limbs of quadrupeds , it is accomplished without de- serting the general idea . The idea is modified , not deserted . Strip a wing of its feathers , and it bears no obscure resemblance to the fore - leg of a ...
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Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity ... William Paley Volledige weergave - 1820 |
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