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 20
... distance between the eye and the point of the beak being small , it becomes necessary that they should have the power of seing very near objects distinctly . On the other hand , from being often elevated much above the ground , living ...
... distance between the eye and the point of the beak being small , it becomes necessary that they should have the power of seing very near objects distinctly . On the other hand , from being often elevated much above the ground , living ...
Pagina 21
... distance from it , a transparent , horny , convex case or covering , which , without obstructing the sight , defends the or- gan . To such an animal , could any thing be more wanted or more useful ? Thus , in comparing the eyes of ...
... distance from it , a transparent , horny , convex case or covering , which , without obstructing the sight , defends the or- gan . To such an animal , could any thing be more wanted or more useful ? Thus , in comparing the eyes of ...
Pagina 42
... distance at which , and at which alone , a distinct image could be formed , namely , at the concourse of the refracted rays : thirdly , of a large nerve communicating between this membrane and the brain ; without which , the action of ...
... distance at which , and at which alone , a distinct image could be formed , namely , at the concourse of the refracted rays : thirdly , of a large nerve communicating between this membrane and the brain ; without which , the action of ...
Pagina 88
... distance , and made to communicate with the point of action by slender strings or wires . If the muscles which move the fingers , had been placed in the palm or back of the hand , they would have swelled that part to an awkward and ...
... distance , and made to communicate with the point of action by slender strings or wires . If the muscles which move the fingers , had been placed in the palm or back of the hand , they would have swelled that part to an awkward and ...
Pagina 96
... distance of perhaps fifteen or twenty inches from the centre , and , on the other side of it . And this is the disadvantage which is meant . And an absolute disad- vantage , no doubt , it would be , if the object were , to spare the ...
... distance of perhaps fifteen or twenty inches from the centre , and , on the other side of it . And this is the disadvantage which is meant . And an absolute disad- vantage , no doubt , it would be , if the object were , to spare the ...
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