The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World Illustrated by Discoveries and Experiments Derived from the Present Enlightened State of Science; With Reflections, Intended to Promote Vital and Practical Religion

CHAPTER III.

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SECOND DAY.

ON THE ATMOSPHERE.

Composition of Atmospheric Air -- Atmosphere divided into three regions -- Air a fluid -- Its compressibility and elasticity -- Weight and pressure -- Equilibrium -- Transparency -- Wind -- Causes of Wind -- Variety of Winds -- Velocity of Winds -- Destructive Winds -- Wind under the control of God -- Wind a similitude of the Holy Spirit’s operations. p. 95-114.