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Page vi
... regions are rendered habitable by the location of some peculiar species . Remarkable phenomena on the surface of the earth have been also pointed out ; and in so doing I must confess my obligations to the learned author of the ...
... regions are rendered habitable by the location of some peculiar species . Remarkable phenomena on the surface of the earth have been also pointed out ; and in so doing I must confess my obligations to the learned author of the ...
Page ix
... regions - Peculiar construction of water - fowl -Bill and pouch of the pelican . Construction of fish - Their fitness to a watery element - Their migrations to different portions of the globe , in accordance with the wants of the ...
... regions - Peculiar construction of water - fowl -Bill and pouch of the pelican . Construction of fish - Their fitness to a watery element - Their migrations to different portions of the globe , in accordance with the wants of the ...
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... regions of the atmosphere , must have presented the appearance of a vast sea . But suddenly the same Almighty word , which re- moved the dark mantle that had previously enveloped it , which said , " Let there be light , and there was ...
... regions of the atmosphere , must have presented the appearance of a vast sea . But suddenly the same Almighty word , which re- moved the dark mantle that had previously enveloped it , which said , " Let there be light , and there was ...
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... regions , secrete such a quantity of water in their cup - shaped leaves , as to afford a grateful refresh- ment for thirsty travellers . The Nepenthes Distillatoria , or Pitcher plant , abounds in CREATION OF TREES AND SHRUBS , & c . 13.
... regions , secrete such a quantity of water in their cup - shaped leaves , as to afford a grateful refresh- ment for thirsty travellers . The Nepenthes Distillatoria , or Pitcher plant , abounds in CREATION OF TREES AND SHRUBS , & c . 13.
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... regions , is frequently attracted by its singular appearance , and by the number of birds , that fly in and out among the branches . On draw- ing near , he observes a small bag , shaped like a pitcher at the foot stalk of each leaf ...
... regions , is frequently attracted by its singular appearance , and by the number of birds , that fly in and out among the branches . On draw- ing near , he observes a small bag , shaped like a pitcher at the foot stalk of each leaf ...
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