The Newtonian System of Philosophy : Explained By Familiar Objects in An Entertaining Manner for the Use of Young Persons
The Newtonian System of Philosophy : Explained By Familiar Objects in An Entertaining Manner for the Use of Young Persons
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
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I protest, says Lady Caroline, I think yoif carry this argument too far, and seem to ques- tion the power of the Creator. — ^How can you tell that the earth and water thus dL^)osed would have that effect ?— -^From daily expe- rience,Madara^ says the Philosopher. Throw this stcoie into the moat, and you will see it sink J or this dot of dirt, ai'Kl it will M to the bottom. Bitt, says she, this is not always the case f for when I water my flowers, the Vvater sinks into the ground and disappears. ...That is, because there is abundantly more earth than water, Madam, says he ; and the earth beii^ porous^ or hollow^ the water runs, into the cavaties, and fills them ; but was you ♦to continue pouring out of the water-pot tilS all these crevices were fiill„ you would find the water flow at t€^, and the garden-mouldy or earth, would f emmn at the bottom ? for )£ you take a pint pot ofeardi,* and another of -water, and mix them ever so well together^ the earth will in a little time subside or fall ta the bottom, and the water will be seen at the tq>.
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