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GEOGRAPHY is a description of the Earth . 1. It has been found by sailing round
the Earth , that it is a vast globe or ball . This is also proved by the circular
shadow of the Earth on the Moon in an eclipse , and by the appearance of a ship
at sea ...
GEOGRAPHY is a description of the Earth . 1. It has been found by sailing round
the Earth , that it is a vast globe or ball . This is also proved by the circular
shadow of the Earth on the Moon in an eclipse , and by the appearance of a ship
at sea ...
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Murs is a planet much smaller than the Earth , of a red , fiery colour . Jupiter is
nearly 1500 times larger than the Earth , and the largest of all the planets . Saturn
is 1000 times larger than the Earth , surrounded by a broad , flat ring . Herschel ...
Murs is a planet much smaller than the Earth , of a red , fiery colour . Jupiter is
nearly 1500 times larger than the Earth , and the largest of all the planets . Saturn
is 1000 times larger than the Earth , surrounded by a broad , flat ring . Herschel ...
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The West Indies from the Azores ? What places do you find South of Spitzbergen
, down to the South pole ? In what direction is Kamschatka from Iceland ? Iceland
from Kamschatka ? NATURAL DIVISIONS OF THE EARTH . With Questions on ...
The West Indies from the Azores ? What places do you find South of Spitzbergen
, down to the South pole ? In what direction is Kamschatka from Iceland ? Iceland
from Kamschatka ? NATURAL DIVISIONS OF THE EARTH . With Questions on ...
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The ends of the axis of the earth , or line on which it is supposed to turn , are
called the North and South Poles . They are shewn in the figure at N. & S. ) 69. At
equal distance from the two poles , a great circle is supposed to be drawn , ( at E.
in ...
The ends of the axis of the earth , or line on which it is supposed to turn , are
called the North and South Poles . They are shewn in the figure at N. & S. ) 69. At
equal distance from the two poles , a great circle is supposed to be drawn , ( at E.
in ...
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Hence , as the Earth moves round the Sun , the North pole is sometimes towards
the Sun , and sometimes turned from it . 73. The Sun heats those parts of the
Earth most , which are most directly exposed to its rays , as a fire heats those
things ...
Hence , as the Earth moves round the Sun , the North pole is sometimes towards
the Sun , and sometimes turned from it . 73. The Sun heats those parts of the
Earth most , which are most directly exposed to its rays , as a fire heats those
things ...
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Página vi - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 40 - Sun shines continually at the North Pole, causing six months day at that pole, and leaves the South Pole six months in darkness. At the same time, it enlightens more than half the Northern Hemisphere, and less than half the Southern.
Página 40 - From September to March, or in our winter, the North Pole has continual night, and the South Pole continual day. At the same time the Southern Hemisphere has days of more than twelve hours, while our days are less. It is in this way that the long days of summer, and the short days of winter are caused.
Página 31 - The Sun heats those parts of the Earth most which are most directly exposed to its rays, as a fire heats those things most which are directly hefore it ; -whilst the countries farthest from these rays, receive only a small portion of heat.
Página 41 - When the sun's rays are vertical at any point on a meridian, it is noon at all places on that meridian that are then lighted by the sun. Since the earth turns from west to east, the sun appears to move from east to west. Therefore when it is noon at any place it is before noon, or earlier, at all places west, because the sun has not yet reached the meridians of those places. It is after noon, or later, at all places east, because the sun has already crossed the meridians of those places. EXERCISES...
Página 40 - From the Polar Circles to the Poles the days lengthen into weeks and months, so that at the poles there is but one day and one night in the year. In latitude 67°, the longest day is one month; in 70°, two months; in 80°, four months, and at the poles six months.
Página 40 - At places under the Equator, the days are always equal, or twelve hours each, and the Sun rises and sets at 6 o'clock the whole year round.
Página 72 - Face 192, Climate 193.) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 196. This is a small district, ten miles square, lying on the Potomac, given to the United States by the states of Maryland and Virginia. It includes Washington, the seat of the United States' government, with Alexandria and Georgetown.
Página 127 - Asia; but in the halfcivilized countries, there are schools arid seminaries to give the knowledge of writing and arithmetic, and of their laws and religion, to certain classes of the people. d. The languages of Asia are far more numerous than those of Europe, and many books of religion, laws, history and poetry are found written in them.
Página vi - ... learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.'/ CHARLES A.
Información bibliográfica
| Título | Rudiments of Geography, on a New Plan ...: Accompanied with an Atlas |
| Autor | William Channing Woodbridge |
| Edición | 6 |
| Editor | O. D. Cooke, 1826 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 7 Mar 2007 |
| Largo | 208 páginas |
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