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... earth ; our temperature falls or rises to that of the medium by which we are surrounded ; — and the chemical laws of matter , sooner or later , resolve our bodies into their original elements . ―― We are so familiar with the spectacle ...
... earth ; our temperature falls or rises to that of the medium by which we are surrounded ; — and the chemical laws of matter , sooner or later , resolve our bodies into their original elements . ―― We are so familiar with the spectacle ...
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... earth . Some are exposed to continued cold ; some to continued heat ; whilst others are undergoing a series of vicissitudes from heat to cold and from cold to heat . This renders necessary an immense variety in structure . The animal ...
... earth . Some are exposed to continued cold ; some to continued heat ; whilst others are undergoing a series of vicissitudes from heat to cold and from cold to heat . This renders necessary an immense variety in structure . The animal ...
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... earth to earth . It is true that some of the parts of living bodies , both animal and vegetable , do not very readily undergo the process of decay . The bones , teeth , shells , and horns of animals ; the trunks , branches , and roots ...
... earth to earth . It is true that some of the parts of living bodies , both animal and vegetable , do not very readily undergo the process of decay . The bones , teeth , shells , and horns of animals ; the trunks , branches , and roots ...
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... earth , and its stem into the air , that the organs necessary to its future existence are con- structed . Plants and animals are equally dependent upon food , for the continuance of existence and the performance of their functions ; but ...
... earth , and its stem into the air , that the organs necessary to its future existence are con- structed . Plants and animals are equally dependent upon food , for the continuance of existence and the performance of their functions ; but ...
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... earth . But the moving plant , or Hedysarum gyrans , furnishes a more astonishing example of vegetable motion . Its movements are not excited by the con- tact of external bodies , but solely by the influence of the sun's rays . * Its ...
... earth . But the moving plant , or Hedysarum gyrans , furnishes a more astonishing example of vegetable motion . Its movements are not excited by the con- tact of external bodies , but solely by the influence of the sun's rays . * Its ...
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Page 146 - Starting, and looking half round, I saw the lion just in the act of springing upon me. I was upon a little height ; he caught my shoulder as he sprang, and we both came to the ground below together. Growling horribly close to my ear, he shook me as a terrier dog does a rat.
Page 271 - This species infests a great variety of plants, and is to be found throughout our country from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Page 325 - While thus exerting himself, a bystander destitute of sight would suppose that the whole feathered tribe had assembled together on a trial of skill, each striving to produce his utmost effect, so perfect are his imitations. He many times deceives the sportsman, and sends him in search of birds that perhaps are not within miles of him, but whose notes he exactly imitates ; even birds themselves are frequently imposed on by this admirable mimic, and are decoyed by the fancied calls of their mates ;...
Page 146 - ... quite conscious of all that was happening. It was like what patients partially under the influence of chloroform describe, who see all the operation but feel not the knife. This singular condition was not the result of any mental process. The shake annihilated fear, and allowed no sense of horror in looking round at the beast. This peculiar state is probably produced in all animals killed by the carnivora; and, if so, is a merciful provision by our benevolent Creator for lessening the pain of...
Page 146 - ... together. Growling horribly close to my ear, he shook me as a terrier dog does a rat. The shock produced a stupor similar to that which seems to be felt by a mouse after the first shake of the cat.
Page 325 - In his domesticated state, when he commences his career of song, it is impossible to stand by uninterested. He whistles for the dog ; Caesar starts up, wags his tail, and runs to meet his master. He squeaks out like a hurt chicken ; and the hen hurries about, with hanging wings and bristled feathers, clucking to protect her injured brood. The barking of the dog, the mewing of the cat, the creaking of a passing wheelbarrow, follow with great truth and rapidity.
Page 146 - It caused a sort of dreaminess, in which there was no sense of pain nor feeling of terror, though quite conscious of all that was happening. It was like what patients partially under the influence of chloroform describe, who see all the operation, but feel not the knife. This singular condition was not the result of any mental process. The shake annihilated fear, and allowed no sense of horror in looking round at the beast.
Page 325 - The mocking-bird loses little of the power and energy of his song by confinement. In his domesticated state, when he commences his career of song, it is impossible to stand by uninterested.
Page 312 - These apartments compose an intricate labyrinth, which extends a foot or more in diameter from the royal chamber on every side. Here the nurseries and magazines of provisions begin ; and, being separated by small empty chambers and galleries, which surround them, and communicate with each other...
Page 32 - ALTHOUGH it is no part of the plan of this work to enter...