The Origin of the Seasons and a Critique of Mossman
The review challenges Samuel Mossman’s book The Origin of the Seasons, noting his theory of internal volcanic forces shifting Earth’s position to explain seasons. It criticizes his reliance on untested assumptions, neglect of other data, and lack of analytical validation, highlighting weak scientific rigor and unsupported claims.
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England
London
William Blackwood and Sons
Mossman
Mr. Mossman
The Quarterly Review Criticized for Tory Bias Over Lord Byron
The Quarterly Review’s Byron article is faulted for partisan zeal that may damage its standing. The piece praises Tory policy on Ireland and Papal Infallibility while condemning reform proposals, urging strong measures and noting the government’s restraint. The review’s tilt toward aristocratic defense of Byron and its anti Masonic stance are discussed alongside sections on Papal Infallibility and imperial imperialism.
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Quartery
Lord Byron
Lady Byron
Don Juan
Ireland
Galway
Manning
England
Janus
Urban VIII
Elizabeth
Pius V
Clement VII
Athanasius
Silvester
Eusebius
Nestorius
Paul
Antony
Benedict
Francis of
Assisi
Benedict XIV
Pio Nono
New Zealand
Reviewer's complaint and colonial policy debate in Edinburgh
The piece contrasts reviewer critique with Liberal and Tory views on colonial ministers, Lord Granville, and New Zealand policy. It assesses Irish Land Question references, Bright's scheme, London topology notes, and Calvin on Church and State, praising Edinburgh and North British Review for balanced, informative analysis and warning about Encumbered Estates consequences.
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Lord Grey
Lord Granville
Edinburgh
Quarterly
Lord Graxville
Charles Adderley
New Zealand
Bright
London
Urbe
St. Paul’s
John “ Calvin
Servetus
North British Review
France
Prussia
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