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Cycle Building and Repairing is a comprehensive guidebook to building and repairing bicycles, originally published in 1897 by Paul Nooncree Hasluck. The book covers all aspects of bicycle construction, from selecting the right materials to assembling and maintaining the finished product. It includes detailed...

""A Standard History of Ross County, Ohio V1"" is a historical book written by Lyle S. Evans in 1917. The book provides an authentic narrative of the past of Ross County, Ohio. It covers the history of the county from its earliest settlement to...

The Life of a Fossil Hunter is a memoir written by Charles Hazelius Sternberg, a renowned American paleontologist, and fossil collector. The book was originally published in 1909 and chronicles Sternberg's life and work as a fossil hunter, spanning over four decades. Sternberg shares...

""Reminiscences Of Montclair: With Some Account Of Montclair�������s Part In The Civil War"" is a historical book written by Philip Doremus in 1908. The book is a memoir of Doremus' experiences growing up in Montclair, a town in New Jersey, during the Civil War...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Old English Doorways is a historical book that showcases a series of examples of doorways from Tudor times to the end of the eighteenth century. Written by Henry Tanner Jr. and published in 1903, the book provides a comprehensive look at the different styles...

The American War Congress and Zionism is a book published in 1919 by the Zionist Organization of America. The book provides a detailed account of the efforts made by the Zionist movement to secure support from the American government during World War I for...

The Life of a Butterfly: A Chapter in Natural History for the General Reader is a book written by Samuel Hubbard Scudder in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life cycle and behavior of butterflies, with a focus on North American...

Angel Whisperings: For The Searcher After Truth is a book written by Harriet J. Ray and published in 1889. The book is a collection of spiritual messages and teachings that are believed to have been transmitted to the author by angels. The messages are...

The Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon is a comprehensive guide to the language spoken on Puget Sound and the Northwest in the late 19th century. Written by Samuel F. Coombs in 1891, this book contains over 2,500 entries and provides a thorough understanding of...

Home Discipline: Or Thoughts On The Origin And Exercise Of Domestic Authority is a book written by Adelaide Sophia Kilvert, published in 1847. The book delves into the topic of domestic authority, exploring the origin and exercise of discipline within the home. Kilvert discusses...

""John Hopkins, Late Associate Justice Of The Superior Court: Extracted From The Worcester Magazine, August, 1902"" is a historical book written by Francis Almon Gaskill in 1902. The book tells the story of John Hopkins, a former Associate Justice of the Superior Court, and...

The Court of Charles IV: A Romance of the Escorial is a historical novel written by Benito Perez Galdos and originally published in 1888. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the court of Charles IV, the King of Spain....

Introduction to the Mechanical Principles of Carpentry, in Two Parts: Strength and Stiffness of Timber, Statics Applied to Constructions of Timber is a book written by Benjamin Hale in 1827. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanical principles of carpentry, focusing on...

Holy Confidence: Or Simplicity With God is a spiritual book written by Benedetto Rogacci and originally published in 1869. The book is a guide to developing a deeper relationship with God through cultivating holy confidence and simplicity in one's approach to spirituality. Rogacci emphasizes...

C. Julius Caesar's Commentaries Of His Wars In Gaul: And Civil War With Pompey (1737) is a historical account of Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul and his civil war with Pompey. The book is written by Caesar himself and provides a first-hand account...

Only A Cat's Tale is a novel written by E. M. B. and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a cat named Puss, who is taken in by a family and becomes a beloved pet. Puss narrates the story, providing a...

Annals of Bath County, Virginia is a historical book written by Oren Frederic Morton and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Bath County, Virginia, covering its formation, growth, and development up to the early 20th century. The...

Palm Trees of the Amazon: And Their Uses is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various species of palm trees found in the Amazon rainforest and their uses. The author, who was an...

The book ""Sea, Land, and Air Strategy: A Comparison"" was written by George Aston in 1914. It is a comprehensive analysis of the military strategies used by various nations during the early 20th century, with a focus on their approaches to sea, land, and...

With An Abstract Of The Discussion Upon The Paper.Author: James Henry GreatheadISBN-10: 1165073595ISBN-13: 9781165073597Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.19d

Preserving And Pickling: Two Hundred Recipes For Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Marmalades, Pickles, Relishes, And Other Good Things (1917) by Mary Mason Wright is a comprehensive guide to preserving and pickling a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. This book features over two hundred recipes...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The American Orchardist: Or A Practical Treatise On The Culture And Management Of Apple And Other Fruit Trees is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and care of fruit trees, particularly apple trees, written by James Thacher in 1822. This book covers a wide...

One Hundred And Fifty Gymnastic Games is a book written by Ethel Perrin and originally published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to a wide range of gymnastic games that can be played in a variety of settings. The games are designed...

The Airplane Engine Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference book that provides an alphabetically arranged compilation of all available data on the world's airplane engines. Written by Glenn Dale Angle and first published in 1921, this book is a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts, engineers,...

First Aid Ambulance Lectures is a book written by Samuel Osborn in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to first aid and ambulance work. It covers topics such as the principles of first aid, the treatment of injuries, and the transportation of patients....

Bandages and Bandaging for Nurses is a comprehensive guidebook written by M. Cordelia Cowan in 1920. The book provides detailed information about the different types of bandages, their uses, and the proper techniques for applying them. The author emphasizes the importance of bandaging in...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part...

""A Practical Exposition Of The Epistles To The Seven Churches Of Asia"" is a book written by Henry Blunt in 1839. The book provides a detailed analysis of the seven letters written to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea....

""A Geological Hand Atlas Of The Sixty-Seven Counties Of Pennsylvania (1885)"" is a comprehensive guide to the geology of Pennsylvania, written by J. Peter Lesley. The book is divided into two main sections: the first section provides an overview of the geology of Pennsylvania,...

""Power of Mind Over Body"" by David V. Bush is a self-help book that explores the connection between the human mind and body. The author argues that the power of the mind can have a significant impact on physical health and well-being. Through a...

""A Detached Pirate: The Romance Of Gay Vandeleur"" is a novel written by Helen Milecete and published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of Gay Vandeleur, a young woman who becomes a pirate after her father is killed by his own crew. She...

St. Lydwine of Schiedam, Virgin is a book written by Thomas A. Kempis in 1912. The book is a biography of St. Lydwine, a Dutch mystic and visionary who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. St. Lydwine was known for her...

""A Catalogue Of Sculpture In The Department Of Greek And Roman Antiquities, British Museum V3 (1904)"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Arthur Hamilton Smith. The book provides a detailed inventory of the sculptures present in the Greek and Roman Antiquities Department of the...

""The Principle of Relativity with Applications to Physical Science"" is a book written by Alfred North Whitehead and first published in 1922. The book explores the theory of relativity, a cornerstone of modern physics, and its applications to various branches of physical science. Whitehead...

Carlo Dolci (1908) is a book written by George Hay that provides a comprehensive study and analysis of the life and works of the Italian Baroque painter Carlo Dolci. The book delves into the artist's early life, his training, and his rise to fame...

The Regeneration of Israel on the Land of His Forefathers is a book written by H. Teplitzky in 1889. The book focuses on the concept of the regeneration of Israel and the importance of the land of their forefathers in achieving this goal. Teplitzky...

Denver, The Man: The Life, Letters And Public Papers Of The Lawyer, Soldier And Statesman is a comprehensive biography of James William Denver, a prominent figure in American history. Written by George C. Barns, the book delves into Denver's life, from his early years...

The Horticulturist's Rule-Book is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in horticulture, written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and published in 1889. The book is a compendium of useful information for fruit growers, truck gardeners, florists, and others involved in the cultivation of plants. The...

Shibusawa: Or The Passing Of Old Japan is a historical book written by I. William Adams and published in 1906. The book is a biography of Eiichi Shibusawa, a prominent Japanese businessman and statesman who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan...

The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Theology is a book written by John Macpherson and published in 1903. The book explores the history of the doctrine of the church in Scotland, from the early days of the Reformation to the present day. Macpherson...

""They Went"" is a novel written by British author Norman Douglas and published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional town of Nemi, located in the Italian region of Lazio. The novel follows the lives of several characters who have come to...

The Manual Of English Grammar And Composition is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Collinson Nesfield and first published in 1898. It is designed to help students and learners of the English language to improve their grammar and writing skills. The book covers a...

The Community: An Introduction To The Study Of Community Leadership And Organization, written by Eduard C. Lindeman in 1921, is a comprehensive guide to understanding the concept of community and the role of leadership and organization in its development. The book explores various aspects...

Oil Colors and Printer's Inks: A Practical Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook written by Louis Edgar Andes in 1903. The book covers a wide range of topics related to oil colors and printer's inks, including linseed oil, boiled oil, paints, artists colors, lampblack, and...

""A Report On The Cretaceous Paleontology Of New Jersey: Based Upon The Stratigraphic Studies Of George N. Knapp (1907)"" is a scientific publication authored by George N. Knapp. The book is a detailed report on the paleontological findings from the Cretaceous period in the...

The Outlook To Nature is a book written by Liberty H. Bailey and first published in 1911. This book explores the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of understanding and appreciating the natural world. Bailey argues that a deep connection to nature...

General Lane's Brigade in Central Mexico is a historical account of the military operations of General Joseph Lane's brigade during the Mexican-American War. The author, Albert G. Brackett, provides a detailed description of the battles and skirmishes that took place in central Mexico, including...

The Hickory Limb is a novel written by Parker Fillmore and first published in 1910. The story is set in a small town in the American Midwest and follows the life of a young boy named David who is born with a physical disability...