The Mathematical and Philosophical Works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, Late Lord Bishop of Chester: II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planetsVernor and Hood, 1802 |
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... carry in it so much . strangeness , and contradiction to the general consent of others . But however , I am resolved that this shall not be any discouragement , since I know that it is not common opinion that can either add or detract ...
... carry in it so much . strangeness , and contradiction to the general consent of others . But however , I am resolved that this shall not be any discouragement , since I know that it is not common opinion that can either add or detract ...
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... carrying a rod in his hand to re- " late news from heaven , and call back the souls of the " dead ; but it hath been the happiness of our industrious age , to see and admire Galilæus ( the new ambassador of " the gods ) , furnished with ...
... carrying a rod in his hand to re- " late news from heaven , and call back the souls of the " dead ; but it hath been the happiness of our industrious age , to see and admire Galilæus ( the new ambassador of " the gods ) , furnished with ...
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... carried with the light , than which we know not any thing quicker . But of this only by the way . However , whether those images can be represented so or not , yet certain it is , those spots are not such representations . Some think ...
... carried with the light , than which we know not any thing quicker . But of this only by the way . However , whether those images can be represented so or not , yet certain it is , those spots are not such representations . Some think ...
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... carried far , he thinks the pea- sants , who had perceived it to fall , would have sworn it had rained hats . After some such manner many of our prodigies come to pass , and the people are willing to be- lieve any thing which they may ...
... carried far , he thinks the pea- sants , who had perceived it to fall , would have sworn it had rained hats . After some such manner many of our prodigies come to pass , and the people are willing to be- lieve any thing which they may ...
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... carry a body from its proper place but at an equal distance , whe- ther or to this earth where its centre is , does stand still or move . The impartial reader may find sufficient satisfaction for this and such other arguments as may be ...
... carry a body from its proper place but at an equal distance , whe- ther or to this earth where its centre is , does stand still or move . The impartial reader may find sufficient satisfaction for this and such other arguments as may be ...
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