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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... swiftness of her motion , there should breathe out a sweet and comfortable air , pleasant dews , 90 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . That it is probable there may be such meteors belong- ing to that world in the moon, as there are with us.
... swiftness of her motion , there should breathe out a sweet and comfortable air , pleasant dews , 90 THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . That it is probable there may be such meteors belong- ing to that world in the moon, as there are with us.
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... swiftness , to equal a fish ; because he is not naturally appointed to it . So that though a man could fly , yet he would be so slow in it , and so quickly weary , that he could never think to reach so great a journey as it is to the ...
... swiftness , to equal a fish ; because he is not naturally appointed to it . So that though a man could fly , yet he would be so slow in it , and so quickly weary , that he could never think to reach so great a journey as it is to the ...
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... which proceeds from the earth , he might there stand as firmly in the open air , as he can now upon the ground : and not only so , but he gra- may also move with a far greater swiftness , THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . 117.
... which proceeds from the earth , he might there stand as firmly in the open air , as he can now upon the ground : and not only so , but he gra- may also move with a far greater swiftness , THAT THE MOON MAY BE A WORLD . 117.
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John Wilkins. gra- may also move with a far greater swiftness , than any living creatures here below ; because then he is without all vity , being not attracted any way ; and so consequently will not be liable to such impediments as may ...
John Wilkins. gra- may also move with a far greater swiftness , than any living creatures here below ; because then he is without all vity , being not attracted any way ; and so consequently will not be liable to such impediments as may ...
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... swift- ness which they imagine in their primum mobile , that it was requisite the motion of the heavens should have a kind of infinity in it , the better to manifest the infiniteness of the creator , And why may not we as well affirm ...
... swift- ness which they imagine in their primum mobile , that it was requisite the motion of the heavens should have a kind of infinity in it , the better to manifest the infiniteness of the creator , And why may not we as well affirm ...
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