 Observatories, though not expensive, cannot prosper in our country until we can obtain rest from the pursuit of mercantile affairs, or their charge is undertaken by the Government. The duties are confining; if properly executed, arduous: and but few are...  The National Almanac and Annual Record for ... - Stran 40uredili: - 1864Celotni ogled - O knjigi
 | Gustavus Adolphus Weber - 1926 - 126 strani
...this report, none have ever been directed by the Government which can be considered continuous. . . . A small observatory is absolutely essential to the Depot ; without it, the duties cannot be performed. . . . Magnetism. . . . Without a knowledge of the variation of the compass,... | |
 | Brookings Institution. Institute for Government Research - 1926 - 132 strani
...this report, none have ever been directed by the Government which can be considered continuous. . . . A small observatory is absolutely essential to the Depot ; without it, the duties cannot be performed. . . . Magnetism. . . . Without a knowledge of the variation of the compass,... | |
 | Gustavus Adolphus Weber - 1926 - 126 strani
...this report, none have ever been directed by the Government which can be considered continuous. . . . A small observatory is absolutely essential to the Depot; without it, the duties cannot be performed. . . . Magnetism. . . . Without a knowledge of the variation of the compass,... | |
 | Steven J. Dick - 2003 - 636 strani
...expensive, cannot prosper in our country until we can obtain rest from the pursuit of mercantile affairs, or their charge is undertaken by the Government. The...absolutely essential to the depot: without it, the duties cannot be performed." Aside from this clear statement, and a few paragraphs on the utility of... | |
 | 1842 - 620 strani
...expensive, cannot prosper in our country until we can obtain rest from the pursuit of mercantile affairs, or their charge is undertaken by the Government. The...absolutely essential to the depot ; without it the duties cannot be performed. The present tenement was erected at private expense, of slight materials,... | |
 | 1920 - 948 strani
...expensive, cannot prosper in our country until we can obtain rest from the pursuit of mercantile affairs, or their charge is undertaken by the Government. The...one year, than under any other direction in two." " The subject of Magnetism is scarcely less important to the Navy than astronomy. Without a knowledge... | |
 | Gustavus Adolphus Weber - 1926 - 132 strani
...this report, none have ever been directed by the Government which can be considered continuous. . . . A small observatory is absolutely essential to the Depot ; without it, the duties cannot be performed. . . . Magnetism. . . . Without a knowledge of the variation of the compass,... | |
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