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... points of view , a peculiar charm , still too little recognised . But if the characteristic aspect of different portions of the earth's surface depends conjointly on all external pheno- mena , -if the contours of the mountains , the ...
... points of view , a peculiar charm , still too little recognised . But if the characteristic aspect of different portions of the earth's surface depends conjointly on all external pheno- mena , -if the contours of the mountains , the ...
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... points of similarity with that of needle trees , and the partial resemblance enhances the effect of the pleasing contrast which , when these two are placed together , is afforded by the abundant bell - shaped blossoms of the heaths ...
... points of similarity with that of needle trees , and the partial resemblance enhances the effect of the pleasing contrast which , when these two are placed together , is afforded by the abundant bell - shaped blossoms of the heaths ...
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... points , radiate from a centre and form a closely crowded tuft . The tall - stemmed aloes are not found in close clusters or thickets like other social or gregarious plants or trees ; they stand singly in arid plains , and impart ...
... points , radiate from a centre and form a closely crowded tuft . The tall - stemmed aloes are not found in close clusters or thickets like other social or gregarious plants or trees ; they stand singly in arid plains , and impart ...
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... point in the plain or nearly at the level of the sea , we can only obtain very small angles of altitude . On the other hand , not only is it difficult to find a convenient base among mountains , but also every step increases the portion ...
... point in the plain or nearly at the level of the sea , we can only obtain very small angles of altitude . On the other hand , not only is it difficult to find a convenient base among mountains , but also every step increases the portion ...
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... point ; i . e . from 11 ° .2 to 113 ° .0 Fah . They preserve the capability of apparent revivification , in dry sand , up to 56 ° .4 R. ( 158 ° .9 Fah . ) ; but they lose it , and cannot be excited afresh , if heated in moist sand to 44 ...
... point ; i . e . from 11 ° .2 to 113 ° .0 Fah . They preserve the capability of apparent revivification , in dry sand , up to 56 ° .4 R. ( 158 ° .9 Fah . ) ; but they lose it , and cannot be excited afresh , if heated in moist sand to 44 ...
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