Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the Deity, Collected from the Appearances of NatureJoseph Graham, 1839 - 375 pagina's |
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Pagina 17
... directions nearly ( and physi- cally speaking ) parallel . It requires a rounder lens to do it . The point of concourse behind the lens must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , other things remaining the ...
... directions nearly ( and physi- cally speaking ) parallel . It requires a rounder lens to do it . The point of concourse behind the lens must fall critically upon the retina , or the vision is confused ; yet , other things remaining the ...
Pagina 31
... direction towards the brain , and to propa- gate it with the advantage of a lever ; which advan- tage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration , and at the same time diminishing the space through which it ...
... direction towards the brain , and to propa- gate it with the advantage of a lever ; which advan- tage consists in increasing the force and strength of the vibration , and at the same time diminishing the space through which it ...
Pagina 52
... direction in the eye , the exercise of its office as an optical instrument depends ; the farther provision for its defence , for its constant Jubri- city and moisture , which we see in its socket and its lids , in its gland for the ...
... direction in the eye , the exercise of its office as an optical instrument depends ; the farther provision for its defence , for its constant Jubri- city and moisture , which we see in its socket and its lids , in its gland for the ...
Pagina 55
... direction ; which is a mechanical operation , exemplified in a multitude of instances . To mention only one : The tendon of the trochlear muscle of the eye , to the end that it may draw in the line required , is passed through a ...
... direction ; which is a mechanical operation , exemplified in a multitude of instances . To mention only one : The tendon of the trochlear muscle of the eye , to the end that it may draw in the line required , is passed through a ...
Pagina 66
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose of both moving the arm and turning the hand . But how much better it is accom- plished by the present mechanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease and ...
... directions , might , in some degree , have answered the purpose of both moving the arm and turning the hand . But how much better it is accom- plished by the present mechanism , any person may convince himself , who puts the ease and ...
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