Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 214
rs in thedesert are often deceived by the appearance of alake, upon the borders of which are seen trees MIRRORS OF AIR. 20I reflected in the glassy surface; but on attempt-ing to approach the water, the thirsty travelersfind themselves no nearer to the lake — it seemsto tantalize them by keeping… … A MIRAGE, AT SEA. The cause of the mirage is now well under-stood — so well understood, that there are waysof making small mirages for experiment. The simplest explanation that I can give isto say that the rays of light coming from thething that is seen are bent in going throughVol. XXIV.—26. from…
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