An introduction to the study of modern geography, with a chapter on the geography, with a chapter on the geography of the Christian Church1846 |
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... elevation are often equally picturesque ; and while generally destitute of the sharp angles and needle - points of the former class , sometimes present in their regular gradations a vast amphitheatre not less imposing . Beneath these ...
... elevation are often equally picturesque ; and while generally destitute of the sharp angles and needle - points of the former class , sometimes present in their regular gradations a vast amphitheatre not less imposing . Beneath these ...
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... elevation determines cli- mate , and a single mountain side will exhibit great varieties of vegetables and animals at different heights . The mean height of the Himalayan chain is 15,600 feet ; the highest mountain of the chain being ...
... elevation determines cli- mate , and a single mountain side will exhibit great varieties of vegetables and animals at different heights . The mean height of the Himalayan chain is 15,600 feet ; the highest mountain of the chain being ...
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... elevations . In 1797 , Upper Peru was terribly convulsed , and the face of the country totally changed . In 1811 , violent earthquakes shook the valley of the Missisippi , by which lakes of considerable extent disappeared , and new ones ...
... elevations . In 1797 , Upper Peru was terribly convulsed , and the face of the country totally changed . In 1811 , violent earthquakes shook the valley of the Missisippi , by which lakes of considerable extent disappeared , and new ones ...
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... elevation exceeds 17,000 feet . But the most re- markable , perhaps , is the volcano of Jorullo , formed as recently as 1759. In one night there issued from the earth , in the midst of more than two thousand burning apertures , called ...
... elevation exceeds 17,000 feet . But the most re- markable , perhaps , is the volcano of Jorullo , formed as recently as 1759. In one night there issued from the earth , in the midst of more than two thousand burning apertures , called ...
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... elevation of the place above the level of the sea , and even in some measure by the degree of cultivation . All soils are not heated equally soon ; and while one quickly parts with its acquired heat , another retains it for a long time ...
... elevation of the place above the level of the sea , and even in some measure by the degree of cultivation . All soils are not heated equally soon ; and while one quickly parts with its acquired heat , another retains it for a long time ...
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Página 208 - God be merciful unto us, and bless us : and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us ; That thy way may be known upon earth : thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God : yea, let all the people praise thee.
Página 70 - God's Word, or of the Sacraments, the which thing the Injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queen do most plainly testify ; but that only prerogative, which we see to have been given always to all godly Princes in holy Scriptures by God himself; that is, that they should rule all estates and degrees committed to their charge by God, whether they be ecclesiastical or temporal, and restrain with the civil sword the stubborn and evil doers.
Página 70 - Dominions, unto whom the chief Government of all Estates of this Realm, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Civil, in all causes doth appertain, and is not, nor ought to be, subject to any foreign Jurisdiction.
Página 49 - Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Página 5 - Every circumference of a. circle, whether the circle be large or small, is supposed to be divided into 360 equal parts called degrees. Each degree is divided into 60 equal parts called minutes, and each minute into 60 equal parts called seconds.
Página 71 - Dominions; that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeav ours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations.
Página 209 - Thee. 4 0 let the nations rejoice and be glad : for Thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 5 Let the people praise Thee, O God : let all the people praise Thee. 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase : and God, even our own God, shall give us His blessing.
Página 139 - And be it enacted, that the Superintendence, Direction, and Control of the whole Civil and Military Government of all the said Territories and Revenues in India shall be and is "hereby vested in a GovernorGeneral and Counsellors, to be styled " The GovernorGeneral of India in Council.