How to Observe: Morals and MannersC. Knight and Company, 1838 - 238 էջ |
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... this series , Ge- ology , by M. De la Bèche , published in 1835 . Thus , the second work in the series is in continua- tion of the plan above announced . CONTENTS . PART I. - REQUISITES FOR OBSERVATION . INTRODUCTION 194751.
... this series , Ge- ology , by M. De la Bèche , published in 1835 . Thus , the second work in the series is in continua- tion of the plan above announced . CONTENTS . PART I. - REQUISITES FOR OBSERVATION . INTRODUCTION 194751.
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... tion shows that the mind of the observer , the instru- ment by which the work is done , is as essential as the material to be wrought . If the instrument be in bad order , it will furnish a bad product , be the material what it may . In ...
... tion shows that the mind of the observer , the instru- ment by which the work is done , is as essential as the material to be wrought . If the instrument be in bad order , it will furnish a bad product , be the material what it may . In ...
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... tion of the race among whom they exist . Here , then , is the wise traveller's aim , to be kept in view to the exclusion of prejudice , both philosophical and national . He must not allow himself to be perplexed or dis- gusted by seeing ...
... tion of the race among whom they exist . Here , then , is the wise traveller's aim , to be kept in view to the exclusion of prejudice , both philosophical and national . He must not allow himself to be perplexed or dis- gusted by seeing ...
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... tion ; " and it is probable that even the Teraphim of the Arabs would not have been wholly absurd , or the car of Juggernaut itself altogether odious in his eyes . Such is the contrast between the sectary and the phi- losopher . SECTION ...
... tion ; " and it is probable that even the Teraphim of the Arabs would not have been wholly absurd , or the car of Juggernaut itself altogether odious in his eyes . Such is the contrast between the sectary and the phi- losopher . SECTION ...
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... tion of the aim may be called universal . Whatever tends to make men happy becomes a fulfilment of the will of God . Whatever tends to make them miserable becomes opposition to his will . There are , and must be , a host of obstacles to ...
... tion of the aim may be called universal . Whatever tends to make men happy becomes a fulfilment of the will of God . Whatever tends to make them miserable becomes opposition to his will . There are , and must be , a host of obstacles to ...
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