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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... XIV . That it is possible for some of our posterity to find out a conveyance to this other world ; and , if there be inhabitants there , to have commerce with them ...... 109 BOOK II . THAT THE EARTH MAY BE A PLANET xiv CONTENTS .
... XIV . That it is possible for some of our posterity to find out a conveyance to this other world ; and , if there be inhabitants there , to have commerce with them ...... 109 BOOK II . THAT THE EARTH MAY BE A PLANET xiv CONTENTS .
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... possible . Upon which considera- tions , Bede also denies the being of any Antipodes , Neque enim Antipodarum ullatenus est fabulis accommodandus 66 * De civit . Dei , l . 16. cap . 9 . Institut . 1. 3. cap . 24 . assensus * . " Nor ...
... possible . Upon which considera- tions , Bede also denies the being of any Antipodes , Neque enim Antipodarum ullatenus est fabulis accommodandus 66 * De civit . Dei , l . 16. cap . 9 . Institut . 1. 3. cap . 24 . assensus * . " Nor ...
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... possible there might be a world in the moon , yet it seemed such an uncouth opinion , that I never durst discover it , for fear of being counted singular and ridiculous ; but afterward , having read Plutarch , Galileus , Keplar , with ...
... possible there might be a world in the moon , yet it seemed such an uncouth opinion , that I never durst discover it , for fear of being counted singular and ridiculous ; but afterward , having read Plutarch , Galileus , Keplar , with ...
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... possible there may be a globe of elements in that which we call the æthereal parts of the universe ; for if this ( as it is accord- ing to the common opinion ) be privileged from any change or corruption , it will be in vain then to ...
... possible there may be a globe of elements in that which we call the æthereal parts of the universe ; for if this ( as it is accord- ing to the common opinion ) be privileged from any change or corruption , it will be in vain then to ...
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... possible brevity . 1. The first is this : That there are no solid orbs . It there be a habitable world in the moon , ( which I now af- * Lib . 4. par . 2. cap . 24. 35 . firm ) it must follow , that her orb is THAT THE MOON MAY BE A ...
... possible brevity . 1. The first is this : That there are no solid orbs . It there be a habitable world in the moon , ( which I now af- * Lib . 4. par . 2. cap . 24. 35 . firm ) it must follow , that her orb is THAT THE MOON MAY BE A ...
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