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I knew you to be a friend and lover of learning, and, therefore, I sought the bwr of dedicating these pages to your Lordship. I be to thank you for the permission, and may observe, another fact emboldened me to seek that favour, - viz., the circumstance of your Lordship being President of a Literary Society of. Which I have the honour of being vice-president.
I have endeavoured to preserve the substance and spirit of the subject, and yet write in an untechnical manner; but you will not be surprised, that in this attempt I have met difficulties I have only partially surmounted.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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I knew you to be a friend and lover of learning, and, therefore, I sought the bwr of dedicating these pages to your Lordship. I be to thank you for the permission, and may observe, another fact emboldened me to seek that favour, - viz., the circumstance of your Lordship being President of a Literary Society of. Which I have the honour of being vice-president.
I have endeavoured to preserve the substance and spirit of the subject, and yet write in an untechnical manner; but you will not be surprised, that in this attempt I have met difficulties I have only partially surmounted.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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World is a state of probation, in which, by the faithful exercise of the mind, we may gain a glance of some of the beauty of the world to come, of which things present have many similitudes fully distinguish able by the ingenuous philosopher, as evidences of some great truths. Perhaps there is no part of our nature so much engaged in detecting, evincing, and developing the beautiful as the eye. This is the guard ever waiting at the gates of the palace of the brain. This is' the privileged officer, who is allowed to bear the important mis sions between the worlds of action and reflection. This organ is the faithful mirror which reflects the drama of time and things, for the information of the unseen divinities inhabiting materialism: its shape and action, its place and power, are all most interesting subjects of con sideration, and Shall have their share of our attention. We Shall endeavour to pourtray some parts and powers of this mystic inlet to the brain; but who can say how the cattle on ten thousand hills, the varied hues of the myriad beauties of creation and art, are permitted to place their.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of the human eye, unveiling its profound significance as a gateway to both the physical and metaphysical realms. The author explores the eye's delicate physiological structure, the fascinating science of light and color, and the profound connection between sight and our perception of the world. Through meticulous examination and insightful analysis, the book illuminates the eye's role as a canvas upon which the drama of life unfolds, capturing the ephemeral beauty of our surroundings and reflecting the profound depths of human emotion. The author's erudite prose and accessible language make this book an illuminating read for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary organ and its profound impact on our human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243227006_0
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