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""A Guide to Water Color Painting"" is a comprehensive instructional book on the art of watercolor painting, written by R.P. Noble and originally published in 1850. The book covers a wide range of topics related to watercolor painting, including the history and theory of...

An Essay On The Principles Of Circumstantial Evidence: Illustrated By Numerous Cases (1857) by William Wills is a comprehensive book that explores the principles of circumstantial evidence. The author provides a detailed analysis of the concept of circumstantial evidence and its importance in the...

""A Catechism For The Harmonium"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Hiles in 1877. The book is designed to provide theoretical and practical information about the different types and sizes of harmoniums, as well as their capabilities. The harmonium is a type of...

John of Gaunt's Register V1 is a historical record book compiled by Sydney Armitage-Smith and published in 1911. The book is a collection of documents and records related to John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster, who was a prominent figure in English history...

""The Horse of America in His Derivation, History and Development"" is a comprehensive book written by John H. Wallace in 1897. The book explores the history and development of the horse in America, from its origins in Europe to its evolution into the various...

The book ""Alfalfa: Practical Information On Its Production, Qualities, Worth, And Uses, Especially In The United States And Canada"" by Coburn, Foster Dwight is a comprehensive guide on the cultivation, properties, value, and applications of alfalfa. Originally published in 1901, the book provides an...

""Elements of Logic as a Science of Propositions"" is a book written by Emily Elizabeth Constance Jones in 1890. This book is a comprehensive guide that covers the fundamental principles of logic as a science of propositions. The author explains the concepts of propositions,...

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""True Theory of Rent"" is a book written by Thomas Perronet Thompson in 1831. The book is a detailed analysis of the concept of rent and its economic implications. The author argues that rent is not a natural consequence of land ownership but rather...

""A System of Astronomy, on the Principles of Copernicus"" is a book written by John Vose and originally published in 1827. The book is a comprehensive guide to astronomy, focusing on the principles established by Copernicus in the 16th century. The author provides a...

""Protective Relays: Their Theory, Design And Practical Operation"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Victor H. Todd in 1922. The book delves into the principles and functioning of protective relays, which are devices that detect faults in electrical power systems and trigger protective actions...

Famous Chemists: The Men And Their Work is a book written by William A. Tilden in 1921. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of some of the most renowned chemists in history. It explores the contributions made by these...

King's Handbook of the United States V2 is a comprehensive guidebook written by Moses King in 1891. The book is the second volume in a series that provides detailed information about the geography, history, economy, and culture of the United States. It covers the...

Does Christ Still Heal? is a book written by Henry B. Wilson in 1917. The book examines the Christian view of sickness and presents the idea that the divine commission to heal is permanent. Wilson argues that Christ's healing power is still available to...

""The Nature of Matter and Electricity: An Outline of Modern Views"" is a book written by Daniel F. Comstock and published in 1917. The book provides an overview of the modern understanding of matter and electricity, including the concepts of atoms, molecules, and ions....

""Elements of Quaternions"" is a book written by A. S. Hardy and published in 1891. It is a comprehensive introduction to the theory of quaternions, a four-dimensional number system that extends the complex numbers. The book covers the basic principles of quaternions, including their...

On The King's Service: Inward Glimpses Of Men At Arms is a book written by Innes Logan and published in 1917. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of soldiers who fought in World War I. It is a collection of personal...

The Half-Hearted is a novel written by John Buchan and published in 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Lewis Haystoun, a Scottish aristocrat who is torn between his duty to his family and his desire...

A Memoir On British Resources Of Sands And Rocks Used In Glass Making (1918) is a book written by P. G. H. Boswell. This memoir provides a comprehensive account of the resources of sands and rocks that are used in glass making in Britain....

The General Principle of Relativity in its Philosophical and Historical Aspect is a book written by H. Wildon Carr in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the general principle of relativity, which was first introduced by Albert Einstein in 1915. The author...

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 City of the Soul is a philosophical work written by Alfred Douglas in 1899. The book is a collection of essays that explore the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the world around us. Douglas delves into the concept of...

Forges and Furnaces in the Province of Pennsylvania is a historical research book published in 1914 by The Committee on Historical Research. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the iron industry in Pennsylvania during the colonial period. It covers the history of iron...

Fuel: Solid, Liquid and Gaseous is a book written by John S. S. Brame and first published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of fuel that were available at the time, including coal, oil, gas, and wood. It...

""Modern Machine Shop Tools: Their Construction, Operation And Manipulation; Including Both Hand And Machine Tools"" is a book written by William H. Van Dervoort and first published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the tools used in modern machine shops, covering...

Patternmaking: A Treatise On The Construction And Application Of Patterns is a comprehensive guide to the art of patternmaking, written by Joseph A. Shelly in 1920. The book covers all aspects of patternmaking, from the basic principles of pattern construction to the more advanced...

Bacteria, Yeasts And Molds In The Home is a book written by H.W. Conn and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various types of microorganisms that can be found in the home, including bacteria, yeasts, and molds. The author...

Household Arithmetic is a book written by Katharine F. Ball and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive guide to arithmetic for household use. It covers a wide range of topics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and measurements. The book...

A Text Book Of Geometrical Drawing: For The Use Of Mechanics And Schools (1886) by William Minifie is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of geometrical drawing. The book is designed to be used by mechanics and students in schools who are...

Bird Stories From Burroughs is a collection of sketches about bird life written by John Burroughs, a renowned American naturalist and essayist. First published in 1911, this book features a selection of stories taken from Burroughs' earlier works, including Wake-Robin, Birds and Poets, and...

""Studies in Radioactivity"" is a scientific book written by William Henry Bragg and first published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the phenomenon of radioactivity, which was a relatively new field of study at the time. Bragg, a British physicist, was...

""Stephen Collins Foster: A Biography Of America's Folk-Song Composer"" is a book written by Harold Vincent Milligan and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive biography of Stephen Collins Foster, an American songwriter who is widely regarded as the father of American popular...

""The Pith of Astronomy Without Mathematics"" is a book written by Samuel G. Bayne and originally published in 1898. The book presents the latest facts and figures in astronomy, as developed by the giant telescopes of the time, but without the use of complex...

Builders of the Nation: The Mine (1908) is a historical book written by Charles Howard Shinn. The book is part of a series called Builders of the Nation, which explores the different industries that contributed to the growth and development of the United States....

""Higher Geometry: An Introduction To Advanced Methods In Analytic Geometry"" is a book written by Frederick S. Woods and first published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to advanced methods in analytic geometry, intended for students who have already completed a course...

A Treatise On The Differential Geometry Of Curves And Surfaces is a comprehensive book on the subject of differential geometry written by Luther Pfahler Eisenhart in 1909. The book covers various topics related to curves and surfaces, including the theory of curves, surfaces and...

""A Treatise On The Differential Calculus: With Numerous Examples"" is a book written by I. Todhunter and originally published in 1890. The book is a comprehensive guide to the differential calculus, which is a branch of mathematics concerned with the study of rates of...

Lectures On The Theory Of Elliptic Functions V1: Analysis (1910) by Hancock, Harris is a comprehensive book that delves into the theory of elliptic functions. The book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the mathematical principles behind elliptic functions, including...

Successful Houses And How To Build Them is a book written by Charles E. White, originally published in 1912. It is a comprehensive guide to building a successful house, covering all aspects of the process from planning and design to construction and finishing. The...

""Lectures On Mathematics: The Boston Colloquium (1905)"" is a comprehensive collection of lectures delivered by renowned mathematicians at the Boston Colloquium for the years 1903-1904. The book is edited by Edward Burr Van Vleck, an American mathematician who was a faculty member at the...

The Energy System of Matter: A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena (1912) is a book written by James Weir. The book explores the concept of energy and its relationship with matter. It presents a deduction from terrestrial energy phenomena and provides an in-depth analysis...

A Preliminary Discourse On The Study Of Natural History is a book written by William Swainson and first published in 1834. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the study of natural history and covers a wide range of topics related to the subject....

""The Location, Construction and Maintenance of Roads"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by John M. Goodell in 1918. The book covers all aspects of road building and maintenance, from selecting the best location for a road to designing and constructing it properly. The author...

The Liturgy of the Roman Missal (1920) is a comprehensive guide to the Catholic liturgy, written by Dom Leduc. This book provides a detailed explanation of the Roman Missal, which is the official text used by the Catholic Church for the celebration of the...

Essays: Historical, Moral, Political And Agricultural is a collection of essays written by Christopher Manwaring and originally published in 1829. The book contains a total of 22 essays covering a wide range of topics, including history, morality, politics, and agriculture.The historical essays explore various...

Gentlemen at Arms is a book written by J.H. Morgan and published in 1918. The book is a historical account of the British Army during the 18th century. It provides a detailed analysis of the military organization, tactics, and strategy of the British Army...

The Paradox Club is a novel written by Edward Garnett in 1888. The book is set in London and follows the story of a group of young intellectuals who form a secret society called the Paradox Club. They meet regularly to discuss philosophical and...

Sounding The Ocean Of Air is a book that contains six lectures delivered by A. Lawrence Rotch before the Lowell Institute of Boston in December 1898. The book was published in 1900 and provides a comprehensive overview of the science of meteorology at the...

""A Practical Treatise On Dying Woolen, Cotton And Silk"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of dyeing textiles written by William Partridge in 1834. The book covers everything from the preparation of dyes and the selection of materials to the various methods of...

The book ""Darwinianism: Workmen And Work"" by James Hutchison Stirling is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of Darwinian theory on the concept of work and the working class. The author examines the ways in which Darwinian ideas influenced the understanding of labor and...