Natural Theology, Or, Evidences of the Existence and Attributes of the DeityGould and Lincoln, 1855 - 420 pagina's |
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Pagina 24
... light . The commodious- ness with which it lies folded up in the inner corner of the eye , ready for use and action , and the quickness with which it executes its purpose , are properties known and obvious to every observer : but what ...
... light . The commodious- ness with which it lies folded up in the inner corner of the eye , ready for use and action , and the quickness with which it executes its purpose , are properties known and obvious to every observer : but what ...
Pagina 26
... light , the constitu- tion of fluids non - elastic and elastic , the transmission of sound through the latter ; the laws of magnetism , of elec- tricity ; and probably others , yet undiscovered . These are general laws ; and when a ...
... light , the constitu- tion of fluids non - elastic and elastic , the transmission of sound through the latter ; the laws of magnetism , of elec- tricity ; and probably others , yet undiscovered . These are general laws ; and when a ...
Pagina 36
... light , which was before undiscovered , -pro- bably unsuspected . Instances of the second kind , namely , where the part appears to be totally useless , I believe to be extremely rare ; compared with the number of those of which the use ...
... light , which was before undiscovered , -pro- bably unsuspected . Instances of the second kind , namely , where the part appears to be totally useless , I believe to be extremely rare ; compared with the number of those of which the use ...
Pagina 37
... light transmitted through them ; and placed at the precise geometrical 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 ...
... light transmitted through them ; and placed at the precise geometrical 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 ...
Pagina 43
... light , at least , as manifestly as the glasses and tubes of a dioptric telescope are suited to that purpose ; it concerns not the proof which these afford of design , and of a designer , that there may perhaps be other parts , certain ...
... light , at least , as manifestly as the glasses and tubes of a dioptric telescope are suited to that purpose ; it concerns not the proof which these afford of design , and of a designer , that there may perhaps be other parts , certain ...
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