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Mining and Metallurgy V4: With a Set of Mining Maps (1893) is a comprehensive book written by A. Keppen that provides an in-depth exploration of the field of mining and metallurgy. The book is divided into four volumes, each of which covers a different...

The book ""Life And Work Of Daniel James Macdonnell, Minister Of St. Andrew�������s Church, Toronto: With A Selection Of Sermons And Prayers (1897)"" is a biography of the life and work of Daniel James Macdonnell, a minister at St. Andrew's Church in Toronto. The...

Arrian's History Of The Expedition Of Alexander The Great, And Conquest Of Persia is a historical account of Alexander the Great's military campaign and conquest of Persia. Originally written in Greek by Arrian in the 2nd century AD, this book is a translation of...

A Handbook On The Diseases Of The Heart And Their Homeopathic Treatment (1882) is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. P. Armstrong. This book provides an in-depth analysis of various heart diseases and their homeopathic treatment options. The author covers a wide range of...

The book ""The Veddas of Ceylon and Their Relation to the Neighboring Tribes"" is a historical and anthropological study conducted by Rudolph Ludwig Carl Virchow in 1888. The book explores the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Vedda people, an indigenous tribe living in...

""Vegetation of the North Haven Sand Plains"" is a scientific study conducted by Wilton Everett Britton in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive description of the vegetation found in the North Haven Sand Plains, which is an area located in Connecticut, USA. The study...

Sketches in the History of the Underground Railroad is a historical book written by Eber M. Pettit in 1879. The book tells the stories of many thrilling incidents of the escape of fugitives from slavery and the perils of those who aided them. The...

""Is War Now Impossible?"" is a book written by Ivan Stanislavovich Bloch in 1899, which provides an abridged version of his earlier work ""The War of the Future."" The book discusses the technical, economic, and political aspects of war and questions whether war is...

Famous Violinists Of Today And Yesterday is a book written by Henry Charles Lahee in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of famous violinists from the past and present. It covers the lives and careers of some of the most renowned violinists in...

Sun Glints In The Wilderness is a book written by Hugh Macmillan and first published in 1872. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on nature, exploring the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Macmillan writes about his experiences in the...

Lucrezia Floriani is a novel written by George Sand and published in 1857. The story revolves around the title character, Lucrezia Floriani, who is a beautiful and successful actress in Paris. She is a woman of great intelligence and charm, but she is also...

The Bengali and English Dictionary: For the Use of Schools (1856) is a reference book that provides translations and definitions of words from both the Bengali and English languages. It was published by the Calcutta Schoolbook Society's Press, which was known for producing educational...

""Lays of a Heart"" is a collection of poems written by George Wade Robinson and published in 1867. The poems cover a range of themes, from love and loss to nature and spirituality. Robinson's writing style is lyrical and emotive, with a focus on...

Henry Martyn Paynter: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life of Henry Martyn Paynter, written by his wife Alice Moncure Paynter and published in 1895. The book chronicles the life of Paynter, who was a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church in...

Heavy Yokes is a book written by Janet H. Hadermann and published in 1875. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences growing up in rural America during the mid-19th century. Hadermann writes about the challenges and hardships that she and her...

""Apollo of Song"" is a music textbook written by S. G. Smith and published in 1897. The book is designed as a carefully graded rudimental work for public schools and singing classes. It includes a comprehensive collection of songs, exercises, and drills for students...

Cortes: Or The Discovery And Conquest Of Mexico is a historical book written by George Cubitt in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes, in the 16th century. The author describes the events...

German Studies: A Complete Course of Instruction in the German Language is a comprehensive guide to learning German, written by H. Plate and originally published in 1868. The book is designed to provide a complete course of instruction for learners of all levels, from...

""An Account of the Game of Curling: With Songs for the Canon-Mills Curling Club"" is a book written by John Macnair and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive description of the sport of curling, including its history, rules, and techniques. It also...

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 History Of American Political Theories"" is a comprehensive analysis of the political theories that have shaped American politics from the colonial period to the early 20th century. Written by Charles Edward Merriam and first published in 1915, this book examines the evolution of...

Confucius and Confucianism is a book written by Richard Wilhelm that provides a comprehensive overview of the teachings and philosophy of Confucius, as well as the development and evolution of Confucianism as a religion and cultural force in China. The book explores the life...

The Life of Sidney Lanier is a biography written by Lincoln Lorenz that chronicles the life and achievements of Sidney Lanier, an American musician, poet, and author. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Lanier's life, beginning with his childhood in Georgia and following...

The Ten Commandments In A Changing World is a book written by Isaac Klein that explores the relevance and significance of the Ten Commandments in contemporary society. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of each commandment and its implications in the context of modern-day...

Containing, 1: A Mothers Advice To Her Daughters. 2: Two Letters To A Lady Upon The Subject Of Religion, By A Clergyman. 3: A Letter To A Young Lady On Her Marriage. 4: An Epistle Upon The Cultivation Of Taste. 5: Fables For The...

The Percheron Horse is a book written by Charles Du Hays in 1868. It is a comprehensive guide to the Percheron breed of horses, which is a heavy draft horse that originated in the Perche region of France. The book covers everything from the...

An Inquiry Into The Constitution, Discipline, Unity, And Worship Of The Primitive Church Part 1 (1843) is a book written by Peter King. The book is a comprehensive study of the early Christian Church, examining its structure, practices, and beliefs. The author explores the...

Elements of Ecclesiastical Law is a book written by S. B. Smith and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws and regulations that govern the Christian Church. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the history of...

Wyandottes: Silver, Golden, Black and White is a book written by poultry expert Joseph Wallace in 1891. The book is a comprehensive guide to raising and breeding Wyandotte chickens, a popular breed known for their beauty and utility. The book covers the history of...

Selections From Treitschke's Lectures On Politics (1914) is a book that features a compilation of lectures on politics by the renowned German historian and political theorist, Heinrich Von Treitschke. The book contains a selection of Treitschke's most notable lectures on various topics related to...

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...

Telegraph Code, 1883 is a book published by Preston Kean and Company in the year 1883. It is a comprehensive guide to the telegraph code used at that time, providing a system of abbreviations and codes for use in telegraph messages. The book includes...

Cruise and Captures of the Alabama is a historical non-fiction book written by Albert M. Goodrich and published in 1906. The book chronicles the adventures of the Confederate warship Alabama during the American Civil War. The Alabama was a commerce raider that sailed the...

Treitschke: His Doctrine Of German Destiny And Of International Relations is a historical book written by Heinrich Von Treitschke and published in 1914. The book discusses the political and social views of Treitschke, a German historian, journalist, and politician who lived during the late...

""Twenty Lessons in Domestic Science"" is a comprehensive guidebook for homemakers, first published in 1916. Written by Marian Cole Fisher, a prominent educator and author in the field of home economics, this book offers a condensed home study course that covers a wide range...

Hints To Students And Amateurs (1911) by Louise Jopling is a comprehensive guide for students and amateurs who are interested in pursuing a career in art. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the art world, including the fundamentals of drawing,...

Spiritual Arithmetic is a book written by Reginald T. Naish and first published in 1921. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between mathematics and spirituality. Naish argues that mathematics is not just a practical tool for solving problems, but...

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...

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...

Horse-Breeding: Being The General Principles Of Heredity Applied To The Business Of Breeding Horses (1893) is a comprehensive guide to horse breeding written by James Harvey Sanders. The book explores the general principles of heredity and how they apply to the business of breeding...

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...

Old Kensington is a novel written by Anne Thackeray Ritchie and published in 1904. The story is set in the upper-class neighborhood of Kensington in London during the late Victorian era. The novel follows the lives of the Dilberne family, who are struggling to...

The Tutela Tribe And Language is a book written by Horatio Hale in 1883. It is a comprehensive study of the Tutela tribe, a Native American group that lived in what is now Virginia and West Virginia. The book is divided into two parts:...

Thorgils of Treadholt is a historical novel written by Maurice Hewlett and first published in 1917. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the life of Thorgils, a Viking warrior who is forced to flee his homeland after being accused of...

The Destruction of Gotham is a novel written by Joaquin Miller and published in 1886. The story revolves around the city of New York, which is renamed Gotham in the book. The novel is set in the future and depicts the city in a...

Dimensional Analysis is a scientific book written by P.W. Bridgman and was first published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and applications of dimensional analysis, a mathematical technique used in physics, engineering, and other scientific fields to analyze and...

Discovery Of A Fragment Of The Printed Copy Of The Work On The Millcayac Language (1913) is a book written by Luis De Valdivia. It is a historical account of the discovery of a fragment of the printed copy of the work on the...

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 Galvanometer: A Series Of Lectures is a book written by Edward L. Nichols. It is a comprehensive guide to the galvanometer, a device used to measure electrical currents. The book is a collection of lectures that Nichols gave on the subject, covering topics...

Fostina Woodman: The Wonderful Adventurer is a novel written by A.A. Burnham. The book follows the story of Fostina Woodman, a young girl who embarks on an incredible journey of self-discovery and adventure. Fostina is a curious and adventurous girl who is always seeking...