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Old Pewter: Brass, Copper And Sheffield Plate is a book written by N. Hudson Moore in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, manufacture, and identification of antique pewter, brass, copper, and Sheffield plate. It covers the different types of pewter,...

The Fair Jilt: Or The Amours Of Prince Tarquin And Miranda is a novel written by Thomas Sabine Publisher in 1787. The story revolves around the romantic entanglements of Prince Tarquin and Miranda, a beautiful and virtuous young woman. Tarquin, a wealthy and powerful...

Running Eagle: The Warrior Girl is a novel written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1919. The story follows the life of Running Eagle, a young Blackfoot girl who defies traditional gender roles and becomes a skilled warrior. The novel is set in...

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...

Retail Salesmanship is a book written by Norris Arthur Brisco in 1920 that provides a comprehensive guide to the art of selling in retail. The book covers various aspects of selling, including the psychology of selling, the importance of customer service, and the role...

""The Civil Wars of Granada: And the History of the Factions of the Zegries and Abencerrages"" is a historical account written by Abenhamin in 1803. The book chronicles the conflicts that took place in Granada, Spain during the 15th century between the two powerful...

The Development of the European Nations V2: 1870-1900 is a historical book written by John Holland Rose and published in 1905. This book is the second volume of a two-part series that explores the political, social, and economic development of European nations during the...

Speculi Britanniae Pars: A Topographical And Historical Description Of Cornwall (1728) is a book written by John Norden that provides a detailed account of the topography and history of Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. The book is divided into two parts,...

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...

Leisering's Atlas Of The Anatomy Of The Horse V2, Explanatory Text: And Of The Other Domestic Animals (1906) is a comprehensive book written by August Gottlob Theodor Leisering. The book provides a detailed and accurate description of the anatomy of horses and other domestic...

""Naples and King Ferdinand: An Historical Sketch and Political Sketch of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies"" is a book written by Elizabeth Dawbarn in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive historical and political overview of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which was...

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley. Bertha is from a wealthy family and has always had...

""Outlines of Sermons to Children: With Numerous Anecdotes"" is a book written by Alexander Andrew in 1883. The book is a collection of sermon outlines that are specifically designed for children. Each outline is accompanied by numerous anecdotes that serve to illustrate the point...

""New York As An Eighteenth Century Municipality: Prior To 1731"" is a historical book written by Arthur Everett Peterson and originally published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of New York City as a municipality in the 18th...

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...

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...

Incidents of the Maori War: New Zealand, in 1860-1861 is a historical book written by James Edward Alexander and published in 1863. The book provides a detailed account of the Maori War that took place in New Zealand between 1860 and 1861. Alexander, who...

""That's Me All Over, Mable"" is a humorous novel written by Edward Streeter and published in 1919. The book is a collection of letters written by a young soldier named Bill to his girlfriend Mable during his time serving in World War I. The...

Regulations For His Majesty�������s Colonial Service (1908) is a book published by the Colonial Office that outlines the rules and regulations governing the British colonial service at the time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the appointment and promotion of colonial...

Index To The Prerogative Wills Of Ireland, 1536-1810 is a book written by Arthur Edward Vicars in the year 1897. The book is a comprehensive index of the prerogative wills of Ireland from the years 1536 to 1810. The author has meticulously compiled the...

Kossuth And The American Jesuits: A Lecture (1852) is a historical book written by N. M. Gaylord. The book is a lecture that discusses the relationship between Hungarian revolutionary leader Lajos Kossuth and the American Jesuits during the mid-19th century. The lecture provides an...

Poems and Ballads is a collection of poetry by William Makepeace Thackeray, first published in 1902. The book contains a variety of poems, including ballads, sonnets, and verses written in a variety of styles and forms. The poems cover a range of topics, from...

Salvation From Start To Finish is a book written by James Martin Gray and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Christian faith, covering topics such as salvation, sin, redemption, and eternal life. Gray's writing is clear and concise, making...

The Constitution of Marcasite and Pyrite is a book written by George William Plummer in 1910. The book is a comprehensive study of the chemical and physical properties of marcasite and pyrite, two minerals that are often confused with each other due to their...

The book titled ""The Reform of Moral and Biblical Education on the Lines of Herbartianism, Critical Thought, and the Ethical Needs of the Present Day"" was written by Frank Herbert Hayward in 1902. The book is a detailed analysis of the state of moral...

""Internal Relations In Audion-Type Radio Receivers: A Thesis"" is a book written by Ralph Bown in 1917. The book focuses on the internal workings of Audion-type radio receivers, which were popular at the time. Bown's thesis delves into the intricate details of the receiver's...

A History of Modern Colloquial English, written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld and first published in 1920, is a comprehensive study of the development of colloquial English from the 16th century to the early 20th century. The book traces the evolution of the language...

""Dearer Than Life: A Tale Of The Times Of Wycliffe"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1885. The story is set in England during the 14th century, a time of great political and religious upheaval. The central character...

The Three Midshipmen is a classic adventure novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published in 1906. The story follows the adventures of three young midshipmen, Jack, Peter, and Bob, as they embark on a journey to become naval officers. The trio faces...

The Novels and Tales of Robert Louis Stevenson: St. Ives, Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England (1918) is a collection of stories written by the renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is centered around the character of St. Ives,...

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 History and Antiquities of the Ancient and Royal Town of Kingston-Upon-Thames"" is a book written by William Downing Biden and originally published in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and architecture of Kingston-Upon-Thames, a town located in southwest...

""A Narrative Of The Loss Of The Winterton, On Her Passage To India: The 20th Of August, 1792, On A Reef Of Rocks Off The Island Of Madagascar"" is a historical account written by John Dale, originally published in 1794. The book tells the...

""Fertilizers: Where The Material Comes From, Where To Get Them In The Cheapest Form, How To Compound Formulas, Etc."" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James John Howard Gregory in 1885. The book explores the origins of fertilizers and their various sources, as well...

""Women and Socialism"" is a book written by August Bebel in 1910. This book is an important contribution to the feminist movement and socialist theory. Bebel was a German socialist politician and writer who played a significant role in the development of the German...

""The Carolinians"" is a historical fiction novel written by Jane Barry that revolves around the lives of two families, the Carolinians and the Hugers, during the American Civil War. The story is set in Charleston, South Carolina, and follows the lives of the two...

Plato And The Other Companions Of Socrates V1 (1867) is a historical book written by George Grote. The book delves into the lives and teachings of the famous philosopher, Socrates, and his companions, including Plato, who went on to become one of the most...

Specimens of Old Indian Poetry is a book written by Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith in 1852. The book is a collection of ancient Indian poems that were translated into English by the author. The poems in the book are from various Indian languages such...

""World Without War"" is a book written by J.D. Bernal, a prominent British scientist and social activist. The book explores the possibility of creating a world without war, and proposes a range of solutions to achieve this goal. Bernal argues that war is not...

""Two Thousand Tongues To Go: The Story Of The Wycliffe Bible Translators"" is a book written by Ethel Emily Wallis that tells the story of the Wycliffe Bible Translators, a Christian organization dedicated to translating the Bible into languages that do not yet have...

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...

Life Of Friedrich List And Selections From His Writings (1909) is a biographical book about the life of Friedrich List, a German economist and journalist who lived in the 19th century. The book is written by List himself and includes a selection of his...

English Lyrics From Spenser To Milton is a collection of poetry compiled by Robert Anning Bell in 1898. The book contains a selection of some of the finest English lyrics from the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, including works by William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, John...

""Ship Names of the United States Navy: Their Meaning and Origin"" is a book written by Robert Wilden Neeser and first published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the names of all the ships in the United States Navy at the...

The Open Court V14: A Monthly Magazine (1900) is a publication by the Open Court Publishing Company. It is a monthly magazine that features articles on various topics, including philosophy, science, religion, and literature. The magazine aims to promote the principles of rationalism, scientific...

""Two Thousand Miles On Horseback, Santa Fe And Back"" is a travel narrative written by James F. Meline, chronicling his journey through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico in the summer of 1866. The book provides a detailed account of Meline's experiences as he...

""A Sketch of Elder Daniel Hix: With the History of the First Christian Church in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, for One Hundred Years"" is a historical book written by Stephen M. Andrews and first published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the life...

A Treatise On The Horse And His Diseases is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Kendall in 1878. The book provides a thorough examination of the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of horses, as well as detailed explanations of various equine diseases and their treatments....

A Descriptive Sketch Of The Present State Of Vermont is a historical book written by John Andrew Graham in 1797. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Vermont during that time period, including its geography, climate, natural resources, industries, and population....

The Philosopher's Martyrdom: A Satire is a literary work written by Paul Carus and published in 1908. The book is a satirical take on the life of a philosopher who is persecuted by the authorities for his beliefs. The story is set in ancient...